Hirohiko Araki

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Hirohiko Araki (荒木 飛呂彦, Araki Hirohiko, born June 7, 1960 in Sendai, Miyagi[3]) is a mangaka and author of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, on which this wikia project is based. He made his debut under the name Toshiyuki Araki (荒木 利之, Araki Toshiyuki) in 1980 with his one-shot Poker Under Arms, and began his professional career with the short series Cool Shock B.T., Baoh, and The Gorgeous Irene.

His work on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is divided into several parts and continues to be serialized for nearly 30 years, totaling 116 volumes (as of March 2016), circulating over 90 million copies (Sep 2014)[4]. His style has been described as an "experimental, but definitive approach[5][6]."

Works

File:Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 issue 1-2.jpg
A cover of Weekly Shonen Jump featuring Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Manga

Other

Personal Life

Araki is often commented on for his unchanging youthful demeanor over the years. He cites training and swimming at the gym and Hitomebore rice as methods for staying fit while over the age of 50[7]. In his 2007 Eureka Interview, he is complimented by Japanese psychologist and critic, Tamaki Saito, but states that the main reason he switched to a monthly serialization was from no longer being able to handle the weekly schedule.[8]

Araki is well known for his position on staying healthy. He enjoys going on walks and riding a bike, particularly to Japanese shrines, and has commended it as his coping mechanism when exhausted from work. He considers exercise as a great way to discipline one's self and that carrying too many things can be a burden; Araki will typically only carry a coat, water, and an Ipod when going out.[9]

This section requires expansion.

Family

Married to Asami Araki (荒木麻美, Araki Asami), Araki is the father of two girls. A couple years after his debut, Araki met Asami in a group meet-up, and the two got married three months later.[10]

Biography

Araki grew up in Sendai, Japan with his parents and younger identical twin sisters. He cites his sisters' annoyances as the reason he spent time alone in his room reading classic manga from the '70s, such as Ai to Makoto, and his father's collection of art books, which Araki assumes informed his motive for drawing manga[11]. He was particularly influenced by the work of French artist Paul Gauguin[12].

Araki drew his very first manga while he was in 4th grade. He attended a prep school through junior high and high school, which was where a friend complimented him on a manga he drew for the first time. Ever since, he began to draw manga in secret of his parents.[11]

Shogakukan (left) and Shueisha (far right) HQs.

He began submitting work to publishers during his first year of high school; however, all of his submissions were rejected[11]. At the same time, others artists who were around his age continued to make big splashes with their debuts (Ex: Yudetamago, Masakazu Katsura). Araki could not understand why he was being rejected, so he decided to finish off a submission on an all-nighter, go on a 4-hour trip to pay a visit to the editors in Tokyo, and ask them for an explanation. At first he intended to visit Shogakukan, which published Shonen Sunday, but he was intimidated by the size of their building, and decided to take his submission into the smaller Shueisha (Publishers of Weekly Shonen Jump) building next door. It was noon when he visited, but one rookie editor (about 6'2", or 185 cm, tall) happened to be there. The editor, after reading the first page, promptly quipped "your white-out's leaked (You haven't fixed it)": he was criticized every time the editor flipped through each page. Araki, exhausted from having been up all night, felt like he was going to pass out, but was told to fix it up for the Tezuka Awards in 5 days. That submission was "Poker Under Arms", which won the runner up prize at the Tezuka Awards.[13][11]

Araki left Miyagi University of Education before graduating, and made his debut in 1980 with the aformentioned one-shot Poker Under Arms. His first serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump was Cool Shock B.T. in 1983[13], with his works Baoh: The Visitor (1984) and Gorgeous Irene (1984) following soon after. His next series would become his magnum opus, 1986's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Published in Weekly Shonen Jump between 1987 and 2004 and from 2004 to the present in Ultra Jump, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure represents Hirohiko Araki's primary brand and body of work.This section requires expansion.

The dust jacket of every volume of JoJo contains a note to the reader; a relatively great source of Araki's direct opinions.

Style and Influences

Araki's studio - own desk in foreground
Araki's drawing commonly involves idealized figures in broad, expressive poses at adventurous scales and angles; with sharply inked lines and scattered, blackened planes; lending them a sculptural effect. In color illustrations and pages, Araki varies roughly complementary color juxtapositions.

In terms of cartooning, a comparison can be drawn between Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency and Stardust Crusaders (1987 - '92) and the hypermasculine (and highly dimorphic) anatomical ideals applied by Tetsuo Hara in Fist of the North Star, and referenced by Araki in relation to action heroes of the 1980s.[14] Diamond is Unbreakable ('92 - '96) marks a transition to a more intersexual model; while Steel Ball Run (2004 - '11) sees greater realism, along with further incorporation of ideals of beauty consistent with the mode in fashion design.

Reference to illustrations by artists including Antonio Lopez and Tony Viramontes informs a number of individual illustrations and character poses in Araki's work from 1987 - 1992; decreasing from then along with increased use of photographic references.[15] Limited examples of costumes borrowed from contemporary fashion design have been identified.

As a film fan, In the 1980s Araki noted the popularity of action movies and the muscular physiques characteristic of their stars (such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone). By this example, Araki would ponder; "Who is the strongest person in the world?". Subjects such as immortality and justice occurred to him as things that humans innately value and seek. Araki had also been on a trip to Italy two years prior to the creation of Part I: Phantom Blood, where he identified the exaltation of overt human beauty characteristic of renaissance art. Araki would combine these examples in the formulation of the basic plot and visual style of Phantom Blood.[14]

Araki has named Paul Gauguin and his approach to color theory as an influence.[16]

Araki has described his drawing method as "classical".[14] He has indicated admiration for Leonardo da Vinci in the text of the manga and otherwise; and in a video feature in JOJOVELLER, he is seen making visual reference to a book of Michelangelo's work[17] during the construction of a piece.

Manga that Araki has named as admirable or having had particular influence on him include Ai to Makoto by Ikki Kajiwara and Takumi Nagayasu, the most significant of his youth;[18] Ore wa Teppei by Tetsuya Chiba, which inspired him while in middle school to join the kendo club;[18] and Babel II by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, particularly influential for the concept of combat defined by special rules or laws.[14]

Araki has authored a book on the subject of Horror film and its influence on his work.

Araki has described his habit of naming characters and Stands after musicians and their works as "a simple hobby", and has indicated a strong preference for Western popular music.

Trivia

  • Araki's favorite book as a kid was The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.[2]
  • In 2012, Araki celebrated his 30th year as a manga artist and the 25th anniversary of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. A special exibiton was held in Sendai, Japan, which included the announcement for the TV Anime and All-Star Battle.
  • In November 30 2016, Araki won the 45th Annual Best Dresser Awards in Tokyo in the "Academic and Cultural Arts" division. When questioned about his youthful appearance, the 56 year old mangaka revealed that he washes his face every morning with Tokyo's tap water."[19]

Gallery

Artist Photos

  • Araki from Jojo6251

    Araki from Jojo6251

  • Araki at his Gucci Exhibition in Florence

    Araki at his Gucci Exhibition in Florence

  • Araki in New York in JOJOmenon

    Araki in New York in JOJOmenon

  • Araki and Chief Priest of Kumano Hongu Taisha

    Araki and Chief Priest of Kumano Hongu Taisha

  • Araki with Yūsei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) and Yūto Tsukuda (Shokugeki no Soma) for "JOJO's Kitchen"

    Araki with Yūsei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) and Yūto Tsukuda (Shokugeki no Soma) for "JOJO's Kitchen"

  • Araki at the Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012

    Araki at the Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012

  • Araki with Sayuri Ishikawa

    Araki with Sayuri Ishikawa

  • Araki and Shoko Nakagawa in an interview

    Araki and Shoko Nakagawa in an interview

  • Araki and Toshio Sako (Usogui)

    Araki and Toshio Sako (Usogui)

  • Araki with Takayuki Matsutani and Rumiko Tezuka at the 2013 Tezuka Award Reception party

    Araki with Takayuki Matsutani and Rumiko Tezuka at the 2013 Tezuka Award Reception party

  • Araki awarded Best Dressed at the 45th Annual Best Dresser Awards

    Araki awarded Best Dressed at the 45th Annual Best Dresser Awards

  • Araki and Shoko Nakagawa/Shizu going out for Italian

    Araki and Shoko Nakagawa/Shizu going out for Italian

  • Araki at Japan Media Arts Festival (JoJolion Grand Prize)

    Araki at Japan Media Arts Festival (JoJolion Grand Prize)

  • Araki on "The Profiler"

    Araki on "The Profiler"

Tributes

  • Araki's promotion for the Iwate Land of Hope Sports Festival

    Araki's promotion for the Iwate Land of Hope Sports Festival

  • Naruto's 10th Anniversary art drawn by Araki

    Naruto's 10th Anniversary art drawn by Araki

  • ArakiKenshiro.jpg

    Kenshiro by Hirohiko Araki

  • 50th anniversary of Bessatsu Margaret

    50th anniversary of Bessatsu Margaret

  • Ultra Jump Egg's mascot "Cisco" drawn by Araki

    Ultra Jump Egg's mascot "Cisco" drawn by Araki

  • JolyneNeo.jpg

    A tribute to Matrix Reloaded

  • Masakazu Katsura 30th Anniversary - Wingman

    Masakazu Katsura 30th Anniversary - Wingman

  • The cast of the movie The Prestige drawn by Araki

    The cast of the movie The Prestige drawn by Araki

  • Araki's contribution to the "Social Kingdom" project

    Araki's contribution to the "Social Kingdom" project

  • Araki's artwork for the 2008 movie Taken

    Araki's artwork for the 2008 movie Taken

  • ArakiHiraizumi.jpg

    Araki promoting the historical Hiraizumi ruins

  • Araki's contribution to the Dragon Ball: Super History Book

    Araki's contribution to the Dragon Ball: Super History Book

  • Usogoi Araki Style.jpg

    Usogui's 10th Anniversary

  • Suzuhirose.jpg

    Suzu Hirose from 17才のすずぼん

  • Cast of Kochikame drawn by different artists

    Cast of Kochikame drawn by different artists

  • ArakiLearnJapanHistory.jpeg

    Araki's Prince Shotoku and Douglas MacArthur from the 'Learning Japanese History Through Manga' Series

  • Kochikame 15th Anniversary

    Kochikame 15th Anniversary

  • Kochikame 25th Anniversary

    Kochikame 25th Anniversary

  • Kochikame 30th Anniversary

    Kochikame 30th Anniversary

  • TaizouMoteAraki.jpg

    Taizou Mote King Saga Tribute by Araki

  • Lady Armaroid by Araki from Cobra Mook

    Lady Armaroid by Araki from Cobra Mook

  • Sayuri Ishikawa in "Red and White Song Battle". Background image drawn by Araki

    Sayuri Ishikawa in "Red and White Song Battle". Background image drawn by Araki

  • Fujiko Fujio A by Araki

    Fujiko Fujio A by Araki

  • Charm design drawn by Araki for Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

    Charm design drawn by Araki for Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

Album Covers

  • ArakiCatwalk.jpg

    Cover to the album "Catwalk" by Soul'd Out. Drawn by Araki

  • Cover to Sayuri Ishikawa's album "X-Cross" drawn by Araki

    Cover to Sayuri Ishikawa's album "X-Cross" drawn by Araki

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    Cover to SUGIURUMN's album drawn by Araki

  • Cover to Dirty Loops~Complete Edition~. Drawn by Araki

    Cover to Dirty Loops~Complete Edition~. Drawn by Araki

  • Akira senjuu.jpg

    Akira Senju's "Main Themes" collection cover drawn by Araki

Novels

  • Araki's Illustration for Nanjo TakeSoku's "Kaiki"

    Araki's Illustration for Nanjo TakeSoku's "Kaiki"

  • Hirohiko Araki's illustration for the cover of Lacan for Surviving

    Hirohiko Araki's illustration for the cover of Lacan for Surviving

  • Cover to Yasunari Kawabata's novel The Dancing Girl of Izu drawn by Araki

    Cover to Yasunari Kawabata's novel The Dancing Girl of Izu drawn by Araki

  • Araki's illustration for Executioner Sanson

    Araki's illustration for Executioner Sanson

  • Cover to Stormbreaker of the Alex Rider Series

    Cover to Stormbreaker of the Alex Rider Series

  • Cover to Point Blanc of the Alex Rider Series

    Cover to Point Blanc of the Alex Rider Series

  • Cover to Skeleton Key of the Alex Rider Series

    Cover to Skeleton Key of the Alex Rider Series

  • Cover to Eagle Strike of the Alex Rider Series

    Cover to Eagle Strike of the Alex Rider Series

  • Cover to Scorpia of the Alex Rider Series

    Cover to Scorpia of the Alex Rider Series

  • AlexArkAngel.jpg

    Cover to Ark Angel of the Alex Rider Series

  • Araki's Illustration of Stormbreaker

    Araki's Illustration of Stormbreaker

  • Araki's Illustration of Point Blanc

    Araki's Illustration of Point Blanc

  • Araki's Illustration of Skeleton Key

    Araki's Illustration of Skeleton Key

  • Araki's Illustration of Eagle Strike

    Araki's Illustration of Eagle Strike

  • Araki's Illustration of Scorpia

    Araki's Illustration of Scorpia

Magazines

  • The front page of Cell (magazine) made by Araki

    The front page of Cell (magazine) made by Araki

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    The front page of Spur Magazine made by Araki

  • Araki featured on the front page of Aera

    Araki featured on the front page of Aera

  • Araki featured on cover of Da Vinci Magazine

    Araki featured on cover of Da Vinci Magazine

  • Spur Feburary.jpg

    Feburary 2013 Issue of Spur designed by Araki

  • Front Cover of Monsoon Vol.2

    Front Cover of Monsoon Vol.2

Other

  • Article with detailed description of Araki's Desk

    Article with detailed description of Araki's Desk

  • Artwork for BAOH, a previous Manga of Araki

    Artwork for BAOH, a previous Manga of Araki

  • Collaboration drawing with Hiromu Arakawa

    Collaboration drawing with Hiromu Arakawa

  • Araki's drawn poster celebrating JoJo's 25th anniversary

    Araki's drawn poster celebrating JoJo's 25th anniversary

  • New Year greeting card featuring characters from JoJolion

    New Year greeting card featuring characters from JoJolion

External links

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References

  1. ↑ Interview with Shoko Nakagawa, 2007
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Weekly Shonen ｢｣ (JOJO冒險 荒木飛呂彥100問專訪); April 5, 2003
  3. ↑ 知事メッセージ 荒木飛呂彦氏によるイラスト
  4. ↑ MEDIA GUIDE 2013集英社AD NAVI
  5. ↑ 斎藤環「書き続ける勇気 荒木飛呂彦インタビュー」『ユリイカ』1997年 4月 号、135頁-143頁
  6. ↑ 『QuickJapan』Vol.75、巻頭ページ（文・吉田大助）
  7. ↑ 杜王新報 p11
  8. ↑ ユリイカ 11月臨時増刊号　総特集☆荒木飛呂彦 -- 鋼鉄の魂は走りつづける
  9. ↑ http://newtral.info/article/helloWork/interview1
  10. ↑ 荒木先生との馴れ初めからジョジョ立ちまで！ 講演『荒木麻美のジョジョと奇妙な生活』レポート
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Hirohiko Araki Lecture Part 1: His Past & Motives
  12. ↑ Hirohiko Araki Lecture Part 2: Drawing Manga, Araki-Style
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Phantom Blood PS2 release interview, 2006
  15. ↑ http://www30.atwiki.jp/ichi-1/pages/12.html
  16. ↑ Tokai High School lecture 2006, part 2
  17. ↑ Michelangelo – Tuttle le Opere – Edizione Riserveta ai Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, ISBN 9788872040256
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Tokai High School lecture 2006, part 3
  19. ↑ http://otakomu.jp/archives/463977.html

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