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Hirohiko Araki
| Japanese name | 荒木飛呂彦 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 1960 |
| Active in WSJ | 1980–2003 |
Hirohiko Araki is the creator of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of the longest-running and most distinctive manga franchises in WSJ history. Known for his flamboyant character designs inspired by Western fashion, elaborate Stand abilities and operatic storytelling, JoJo has published eight parts across 35+ years and remains a towering influence on manga culture.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hirohiko Araki?
Hirohiko Araki is the creator of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of the longest-running and most distinctive manga franchises in WSJ history. Known for his flamboyant character designs inspired by Western fashion, elaborate Stand abilities and operatic storytelling, JoJo has published eight parts across 35+ years and remains a towering influence on manga culture.
What manga did Hirohiko Araki create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Hirohiko Araki created JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1980–2003).
When did Hirohiko Araki first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Hirohiko Araki's first work in WSJ was JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, debuting on December 2, 1986.
Is Hirohiko Araki still active?
Hirohiko Araki was active in WSJ from 1980–2003. Currently publishing JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9: The JOJOLands in Ultra Jump — the series moved from WSJ to Ultra Jump in 2004.