When was Yukito Kishiro born and where is he from?
Yukito Kishiro was born in Tokyo in 1967 and raised in Chiba, Japan.
Questions about Yukito Kishiro
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What was Yukito Kishiro's debut manga and where was it published?
Kishiro's debut manga was Space Oddity, published in the Weekly Shonen Sunday. He began his career at age 17.
What anime and manga artists influenced Yukito Kishiro?
Kishiro was influenced by the mecha anime Armored Trooper Votoms and Mobile Suit Gundam, particularly the character designs of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. He was also influenced by manga artist Rumiko Takahashi.
When did Battle Angel Alita first begin serialisation?
Battle Angel Alita began serialisation on the 15th of December 1990 and ran until the 1st of April 1995.
How many Battle Angel Alita series has Yukito Kishiro created?
Kishiro has created several series set in the Battle Angel Alita universe: the original series (1990-1995), Battle Angel Alita: Last Order (2000-2014), Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle (2014-2025), and Gunnm: Panzer Kunst Chronicle, which began in May 2026 and is ongoing.
What film adaptations have been made of Battle Angel Alita?
Two adaptations have been made: a 1993 original video animation directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi, and a 2019 theatrical film directed by Robert Rodriguez titled Alita: Battle Angel.