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Takamasa Moue
| Japanese name | 馬上鷹将 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Active in WSJ | 2022–present |
Takamasa Moue is the artist of Akane-banashi, the acclaimed rakugo drama written by Yuki Suenaga and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2022. His expressive artwork — able to turn a seated, purely spoken performance art into kinetic visual storytelling — is one of the series' defining strengths. In 2026 he also served as a judge for the 112th JUMP New World Manga Award, Shueisha's gateway competition for new authors.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Takamasa Moue?
Takamasa Moue is the artist of Akane-banashi, the acclaimed rakugo drama written by Yuki Suenaga and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2022. His expressive artwork — able to turn a seated, purely spoken performance art into kinetic visual storytelling — is one of the series' defining strengths. In 2026 he also served as a judge for the 112th JUMP New World Manga Award, Shueisha's gateway competition for new authors.
What manga did Takamasa Moue create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Takamasa Moue created Akane-banashi for Weekly Shōnen Jump (2022–present).
When did Takamasa Moue first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Takamasa Moue's first work in WSJ was Akane-banashi, debuting on February 28, 2022.
Is Takamasa Moue still active?
Takamasa Moue is currently active, currently publishing Akane-banashi.
Who created Akane-banashi?
Akane-banashi was created by Takamasa Moue.