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Nobuhiro Watsuki

Nobuhiro Watsuki
Japanese name和月伸宏
NationalityJapanese
Born 1970
Active in WSJ1994–2005

Nobuhiro Watsuki is best known for Rurouni Kenshin, a samurai manga set in the Meiji era that became one of the defining series of the 1990s WSJ. Mixing action-packed sword fights with nuanced historical settings and a pacifist protagonist seeking redemption, Rurouni Kenshin sold over 72 million copies worldwide.

Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Nobuhiro Watsuki?
Nobuhiro Watsuki is best known for Rurouni Kenshin, a samurai manga set in the Meiji era that became one of the defining series of the 1990s WSJ. Mixing action-packed sword fights with nuanced historical settings and a pacifist protagonist seeking redemption, Rurouni Kenshin sold over 72 million copies worldwide.
What manga series did Nobuhiro Watsuki create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Nobuhiro Watsuki created Rurouni Kenshin, Buso Renkin for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1994–2005).
When did Nobuhiro Watsuki first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Nobuhiro Watsuki's first work in WSJ was Rurouni Kenshin, debuting on April 12, 1994.
Is Nobuhiro Watsuki still active?
Nobuhiro Watsuki was active in WSJ from 1994–2005. Currently publishing Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc in Jump Square.