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Kazushi Hagiwara
| Japanese name | 萩原一至 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 1963 |
| Active in WSJ | 1988–2000 |
Kazushi Hagiwara is the creator of Bastard!!, a dark fantasy manga that blended heavy metal aesthetics, Western fantasy tropes and intense action in a way that was entirely unique for WSJ. Published from 1988, the series is notorious for its long publication gaps and its extravagant character designs influenced by heavy metal album art.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kazushi Hagiwara?
Kazushi Hagiwara is the creator of Bastard!!, a dark fantasy manga that blended heavy metal aesthetics, Western fantasy tropes and intense action in a way that was entirely unique for WSJ. Published from 1988, the series is notorious for its long publication gaps and its extravagant character designs influenced by heavy metal album art.
What manga did Kazushi Hagiwara create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Kazushi Hagiwara created Bastard!! for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1988–2000).
When did Kazushi Hagiwara first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Kazushi Hagiwara's first work in WSJ was Bastard!!, debuting on March 1, 1988.
Is Kazushi Hagiwara still active?
Kazushi Hagiwara was active in WSJ from 1988–2000. Still sporadically publishing Bastard!! in Ultra Jump after leaving WSJ in 2000 — renewed attention following the 2022 Netflix anime.