Tsugumi Ohba
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| Tsugumi Ohba | |
| Born | Ōba Tsugumi 大場 つぐみ Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Residence | Japan  |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Fiction Writer |
| Known for | Death Note |
Born in Tokyo, Tsugumi Ohba (大場 つぐみ Ōba Tsugumi) is a notable writer of fiction and is credited with writing the manga Death Note. The person's real identity (and gender) is a closely guarded secret. Some fans believe that Tsugumi Ohba is just a pen-name for Hiroshi Gamō.[1] As stated by the profile placed at the beginning of each Death Note manga, he collects teacups and develops manga plots while holding his knees on a chair, similar to a habit of L, one of the main characters of the series.[2]
[edit] Works
Both of his works have been or are currently published in the Weekly Shounen Jump.
- Death Note, Ohba's most notable work, centers around a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing the victim's name and picturing his or her face. The plot follows his attempt to create and lead a world cleansed of evil using the book, and the complex conflict between himself and his antagonists.
- Bakuman follows two boys in 9th grade who wish to be mangaka, or manga artists.
[edit] References
- ^ "TV.com Tsugumi Ohba". TV.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-22.
- ^ "VIZ Media Profiles: Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba". VIZ Media. Retrieved on 2008-08-03.
[edit] External links
- Tsugumi Ohba at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
