Origin: Tokyo

Zodiac sign: Pisces

Blood type: O

Height: About 5 feet 7 inches

Character: Twisted mind

Debut: In 1984, "KIKAI" won the best newcomer manga artists award sponsored by weekly Shonen Sunday magazine.

Hobby: Collecting theme songs of nostalgic animated series and making a collection of books on unnatural phenomena.

Favorite foods: Chinese noodle, Curry rice, Baked custard pudding, and Chocolate pie.