Hiroyuki Takei

Hiroyuki Takei is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of Shaman King. Early in his career he assisted Tamakichi Sakura, Kouji Kiriyama and Nobuhiro Watsuki, and his work later expanded to projects including Butsu Zone, Jumbor Barutronica and Karakuridouji Ultimo. His anime credits also include original character design for Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys.