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Masami Kurumada | |
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| Born | December 6, 1953 Tsukishima, Chuo, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Manga artist, composer, producer |
| Years active | 1974 - present |
| Employer(s) | Shueisha, Akita Shoten, Kurumada Pro |
| Known for | Saint Seiya Ring ni Kakero Fūma no Kojirō B'T X Ring ni Kakero 2 |
| Website | Official website |
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Masami Kurumada (車田 正美, Kurumada Masami, born December 6, 1953) is a Japanese manga artist and writer, known for specializing in fighting manga featuring bishōnen and magical boys.
He is the founder of the manga studio Kurumada Productions or Kurumadapro for short. He achieved fame as the creator of popular manga, such as Ring ni Kakero, Fūma no Kojirō, Saint Seiya and B't X. The male characters in his works often display very masculine qualities and traits, and display courage through sacrifice, selflessness and true heroism. He has won the Best Success award with Saint Seiya and the Best Inspiration award with Ring ni Kakero.