Nobuhiro Wazuki

Nobuhiro Wazuki, born in Japan on May 26, 1970, is a Japanese male cartoonist. Most of his works are hot-blooded fighting comics. His representative works include "Rurouni Kenshin" and "Armed Alchemy". On November 21, 2017, the Japan Metropolitan Police Department handed over a written letter to the prosecutors from the manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki who was suspected of possessing multiple child pornography DVDs.

Chinese name: Nobuhiro Watsuki

Foreign name: Nobuhiro Watsuki

Nationality: Japanese

Date of birth: May 26, 1970

Occupation: Cartoonist

Main achievements: "Rurouni Kenshin" won the 33rd Tezuka Prize

Representative work: "Rurouni Kenshin" ""Armed Alchemy"

Hobbies: painting, reading, character models, TV-GAME

Constellation: Gemini

Blood type: Type A

List of works

Serial comics:

Short comics:

Art album:

Introduction to the work

1990 "Hokuriku Ghost Story"

This is Watsuki's first work printed by Shueisha, and it won the "October 1990" H*S Prize" for a masterpiece, and before that it also won a "Tezuka Prize" for a masterpiece. It was this work that allowed Kazuki to enter Shueisha's narrow door. However, there is currently no Chinese translation, and people who are not exposed to Japanese books cannot read it (:~(Ana has not read it either). On March 9, 1991, Watsuki, who was just in his early 21s, entered Shueisha.

1992 "Sengoku no Shotsuki"

This work should be the wedge of "Rurouni Kenshin". The protagonist's name is Hiko Seijuro. He is a tall black-haired hero and his faction is "The Flying Three Swordsman Style". ", this name is now used for the name of Kenshin's master in "Rurouni Kenshin", and the face structure is very similar to Sino Mori Ao Murasaki. This work was published in "1992 SPRINGSPECIAL" and included in the single volume of "Rurouni Kenshin" Six episodes~ In other words, when we read Volume 5, the last short story is "Sengoku no Sakutsu". Did you notice that the timid boy in it is called Isshin Tai (Himura Kenshin's original name is Himura Shinta, because Hiko Seijuro said: "For a swordsman, this name is too weak. From today on, you will be called 'Kenshin'!") ~ Watsuki's original intention was to make this Shinta the protagonist , but the editor thought Higurashi Seijuro was the protagonist, so haha~

1992 "Rurouni Kenshin"

When Aina read it in the single volume of "Rurouni Kenshin". When I came to this story, I thought it was a boring side story~ In fact, this work is the prototype of the "Rurouni Kenshin" we see now. Inverse Blade, Megumi, Kaoru, Yahiko, Takeda Kanyanagi , all have been set in this work. The difference is that Megumi, Kaoru, and Yahiko have a sister-brother relationship (all have the surname "Kamiya"), and their personalities are slightly different from the current settings (Megumi is quite "honest") *^^*), readers will have a unique taste when reading it. This work was published in "1992WINTERSPECIAL" and included in the third volume of "Rurouni Kenshin"

1993 "Rurouni Kenshin"<. /p>

First published in "1993JUMP21.23 Merger Issue", it has been included in the first episode of "Rurouni Kenshin". Kenshin's personal background is highlighted here. This work can also be used as an extra chapter. Look, it's an episode that happened when Kenshin was wandering.

1994 "Rurouni Kenshin - The Romance of the Meiji Swordsman"

It was "Rurouni Kenshin" in 1994. It was officially serialized on April 25, 2016. It was Nobuhiro Watsuki's first serialized work. It was well received after its release and was nominated for the top ten most popular comics in Japan every year. Kenshin Himura was also elected as the most popular male in 1995. The protagonist, Kaoru, won the ninth place. Others, such as Saito, Sanosuke, Soujiro, Tomoe, etc., have been popular for nearly 14 years.

A short story drawn by He Yue for participating in the "Reader's Cup" competition. The protagonist of the story is a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy with a special physique who will be killed by meteorites in modern times. Science fiction story. This work won the second place in the "Love Reader Cup" and is now included in the 28th volume of "Excalibur"

1999 "Rurouni Kenshin - The Romance of the Meiji Swordsman - Complete"< /p>

Excalibur, which has been serialized for five and a half years, officially comes to a perfect end for Happy Ending.

1999 "Spring Sakura"

The setting is the spring of the 16th year of Meiji. It is a short story that briefly explains the whereabouts of each character in Excalibur. It is now included in the end of "Kenshin Huazhuan".

2000 "West Desert Gunfire"

2003 "Armed Alchemy" "Armed Alchemy" began to be serialized in "Shounen Jump" in 2003 and was officially completed in April 2005 , we only know a little about the 21st pair of Shinsengumi released on April 25th.

Note: I heard that Mr. Watsuki has liked Shinsengumi a long time ago. Is this true?

Wazu: I started to like it when I was painting "Sengoku: Shaping the Moon".

In the first year of drawing "Kenshin" after finishing "Drifter", I was reading Shinsengumi's books all day long!

Journalist: Will I draw a series with the title of Shinsengumi in the future? Comics?

He: Well, I really want to! If I am still a cartoonist in ten years, I would like to draw a series of comics about it, even if it is a short story. It seems impossible to paint the same period background again, so it will be painted in different forms at that time.

Recorder: Who is your favorite character in the Shinsengumi group?

Kazu: The favorite character is Hijikata Touzo; followed by Okita Souji, Saito Ichi, and Harada Basically everyone likes Sanosuke and Serizawa Kamo, and Takeda Kanryusai is also good! In the days to come, I will arrange for the second team leader Nagakura Shinpachi to appear.

Recorder: It is said that Mr. Kazuki also likes the reformist Okubo Toshimichi. Is this true?

Wazu: Yes! He likes the reformers Okubo Toshimichi and Katsura Kogoro. The deeds of Mutake, who was not a reformist, after the Hakodate War were also very interesting. In addition, at the end of the Tokugawa period, there was a swordsman named Hara Kanyoshi. He was the instructor of the martial arts school established by the government at that time. He was nominally the strongest swordsman on the side of the shogunate. He did not have a loose hair bun until the moment he died. It was really What a stubborn person! Soon, I will also arrange for him to appear in "Kenshin".

Note: When preparing to serialize "Kenshin", did Mr. Wazuki refer to many historical novels?

Wa: Yes! I didn't have time to read it, but I read it when it was first serialized. Quite a bit of historical fiction. My favorite writers include Shiba Ryotaro, Ikeha Shotaro, Shibata Ainsaburo, etc.

Reporter: As for whether beef hot pot restaurants are based on historical novels? Has Mr. Heyue ever been to those beef hot pot restaurants in person?

He: I have been to beef hot pot restaurants. The food at Shiguya is delicious. Before serialization, I also visited the Edo-Tokyo Museum. I wasn't very interested in it at first, but after the visit I found it very interesting; there is a replica of a brocade-painted house there, and those who are interested may wish to go there. I personally think it will benefit a lot.

Note: How were the secrets about the creation of the characters written in the stand-alone book conceived and inserted?

He: I think it was mainly from the comics I read when I was a child. , the character sketches and editor's remarks added by the author are very interesting, so they are published in a separate volume in a similar form. I don't have much time, so I use more quick-drying paints and plan to use an Apple computer, Macintosh.

Personal Hobbies

Note: I heard that Mr. Heyue likes to play video games. Are you a loyal fan of fighting games?

He: Yes! I was deeply influenced by combat fighting. I first started to like playing video games after seeing it. Since I didn't have time to play RPGGAME (role playing game) and SIMULATIONGAME (simulation game), I became a fan of fighting games.

Note: Do you like "Samurai Soul" the most?

He: Yes! I like it more than anyone else. But just looking at its character design also gave me a lot of creative inspiration.

Note: In terms of animation, which work does Mr. Kazuki like?

Wa: Of course, I also like to watch "Kenshin". Although there were many obstacles and friction at first, after the two parties talked, they understood each other, and I felt relieved to leave it to them. Please work hard with the staff! Please support them as well, readers!

Note: What are your interests in music?

He: I like both Muscle Girl Zone and ANZI, ten books The sword's Hisagayama Anji is also based on ANZI! In addition, there is also the background music of the video game, which is my personal preference. I turn on the TV at noon and listen to the CD brought by my assistant at night.

Note: The serialization of "Kenshin" has taken Mr. Heyue a lot of time

He: Of course it is painting. I like paintings that have nothing to do with comics. Other than that, it’s reading and American comics.

Note: Among the characters who appeared in "Kenshin", who is Mr. Kazuki's favorite character?

Wazu: As an ally, he likes Makimachi Soo. Because she is the best-performed character as expected and can also create a conversation. The enemy likes Udo Blade Guard. But he fell in love with Fang Zhi of Ten Blades! All because he is an interesting character. Although he failed to develop in the future "Kenshin", he is the only one among the Ten Blades who is worried about the future of Japan. His thoughts were the same as those of the reformers. Isn't there a contrast between Fang Zhi and Kenshin? In addition, he is also the second person in Jubon Blade, just like Hijikata of the Shinsengumi - he turns his evil deeds into bravery.

Note: What is the reason for liking Blade Guard?

He: He is a weird guy. . . . He is a deeply gloomy person. If this kind of character were applied to the protagonist, it would be very boring; but when used as an enemy, he was very successful in shaping it.

Character evaluation

Wazuki Nobuhiro, who debuted not long ago, has not many works, but for a period of time, his opinions are known to the world, and he has made his name in the history since then.

Nobuhiro Watsuki is a master at creating a romantic atmosphere. How could the majestic scimitar-like crescent moon in "The New Moon of the Warring States Period" and the sad fragrance of white plums in "In Memoriam" not cause ripples in the susceptible hearts of readers?

Wazuki Nobuhiro's outstanding black and white painting skills came from the guidance of famous teachers.

The characters in the play's soft and flowing black hair, flowing skirts and clean lines are all true to the teacher Xiao_jian. The dynamic black and white silhouette paintings vividly express the vicissitudes of the medieval era. There are also some pictures that are like prints, unique and full of charm. This is what distinguishes Heyue from other cartoonists. Nobuhiro Watsuki is a master at creating a romantic atmosphere. How could the majestic majesty of the scimitar-like crescent moon in "The New Moon of the Warring States Period" and the sad fragrance of white plums in "The Memories of Rurouni Kenshin" not cause ripples in the susceptible hearts of readers? Nobuhiro Watsuki's outstanding black and white painting skills came from the guidance of famous teachers. The characters in the play's soft and flowing black hair, flowing skirts and clean lines are all true to the teacher Xiao_jian. The dynamic black and white silhouette paintings vividly express the vicissitudes of the medieval era. There are also some pictures that are like prints, unique and full of charm. This is what distinguishes Heyue from other cartoonists. Watsuki-sensei is different from Hojo Tsukasa's cookie-cutter descriptions of characters in "City Hunter". In "Rurouni Kenshin - The Romance of the Meiji Swordsman", it is difficult to find a similar character. Mr. Watsuki has created many diverse and vital characters, which is not easy. Kenshin, who alternately runs between the Wanderers and Battousai, but is never willing to give up his beliefs; Sagara Sanosuke, who abandons the resentment of the past and maintains the peace of the times; has the fire of love but implements the principle of "evil is to kill" "The Mibu Wolf with cold ideals - Saito Kazuo; who has been troubled by inner demons, but was finally moved by Kenshin and helped Kenshin destroy Shishio's Murasaki Sino Morikura; and Seta Soujiro, who is very popular among girls. etc.

Representative work

The unique concept of justice in "Kendshin"

Japan at the end of the Tokugawa period was a turbulent place, a place without absolute justice and absolute The evil place is an era where there is no clear boundary between justice and evil. Only the sword can represent true justice. In 1999, after "Rurouni Kenshin Memories" was screened in Japan, the Wazuki Mythology was rekindled. Boom, this work represented the highest level of Japanese animation OVA at that time. With the euphemistic music, it is revealed how Himura Kenshin became the heir of the Hiten Mitsurugi style, the reason for the cross wound on his face, etc. Mystery. Afterwards, Nobuhiro Watsuki used the stories of other characters in "Rurouni Kenshin" as themes and created a number of works based on themes from Japan's Meiji period. While readers are eagerly waiting for the new adventure of Himura Kenshin to begin,

"Rurouni Kenshin" is one of the few shonen comics with strong response in the mid-to-late 1990s. The author and Tsuki Nobuhiro used His unique uncanny craftsmanship recreates the tragic history of Japan before and after the Meiji Restoration. In a world without absolute justice and absolute evil, in a world full of determination and abandonment, people's responsibility is not so much to conquer, but to protect! Himura Kenshin, the descendant of the flying sword, longed to contribute to the reform when he was young. He didn't care about his identity as an executioner and fought freely in the bloody storm. When the long-awaited peace came, he was exhausted physically and mentally and found that he had worked hard to The "justice" he pursues turns out to be vulnerable to the intrigues of politics. The unjust ghost who died tragically under the perfect sword-drawing technique threatens Jian Xin's haggard heart with a different kind of ferocity - "redemption". How can we get inner comfort? ? At this time, Kamiya Kaoru of Kamiya Dojo entered Kenshin's life. Through repeated contacts with Kaori, Kenshin found the habitat of his soul. The real justice in the busy world is not to fight for unclear goals, but to protect the people. The love in your heart!

Looking back on the status of "Rurouni Kenshin" in young comics, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "pivotal". Just like Kenshin worked hard to practice Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu, Watsuki Nobuhiro also went through a long period of training to grow from an unknown small character to Shueisha's first-line author.

Wazuki Nobuhiro, who was born in 1970, began to draw frame comics in notebooks under the influence of his older brother. By the time he reached junior high school, he already had some painting foundations. In addition, during this period, Wazuki also obtained He obtained the first-level kendo qualification. I believe this experience had a great influence on his future creation of "Rurouni Kenshin". After entering high school, his obsession with comics made him interrupt his kendo training and focus on developing into a professional cartoonist. In the first year of high school, Completed his first complete set of works, published in the sixth issue of "SELECTION" of the "PopStep" award. In this school story set around robots, Watsuki has not yet formed his own current style. For several years Later, whenever he mentioned his debut painting, he would always sigh, why could he paint such a painting at that time?

With the approval of the editor, Nobuhiro Watsuki was full of confidence in the future. In the late 1980s, Nobuhiro Watsuki won the 33rd Tezuka Award for Outstanding Work with his achievements in short stories. Then, in 1990 "Hokuriku Ghost Story" won Shueisha's H·S Award for Outstanding Work in the October issue. March 9, 1991 was a turning point in Nobuhiro Watsuki's career. On this day, he reached an agreement with Shueisha and officially joined the "Shounen Manga Paradise" that many people dream of. Through Shueisha's bridge, he was fortunate enough to become Takeru's assistant and personally participated in it. He also produced two comics, "The Adventures of the Demon God" and "The Legend of Liren".

In 1992, 22-year-old Watsuki established his realistic style as a historical cartoonist with "The New Moon of the Warring States Period" published in "Jump Spring Special". The protagonist in the story, Seijuro Hiko, later became a swordsman. In the same year, "Ruronin Kenshin" published in "Jump Winter Special" is recognized as the prototype of "Rurouni Kenshin". Weapons such as the reverse blade have appeared in the play, as well as Kaoru Kamiya, Megumi Taka, Myojin Yahiko's character setting; in 1993, the short story "Rurouni Kenshin" was published in "Jump 21.22 Merger Issue", and the story briefly explained Kenshin's identity.

After two years of preparation, "Rurouni Kenshin~The Romance of the Meiji Swordsman~" made its grand debut on April 25, 1994. The majestic scenes and soaring plot quickly attracted many fans, and from then on , "Rurouni Kenshin" has become a frequent visitor to Japan's top 10 popular comics. In 1995, Kenshin Himura also won the first place in the most popular best actor in comics over other popular characters. Kaoru Kamiya was also in the heroine selection. Won the ninth place, while Saito Kazuo, Sagara Sanosuke, Sino Mori Soushi, Seta Soujiro, Yuki Shiroba and others also occupied a place in the supporting role competition. The single volume was released again and again, and it did not end until volume 28. You know, volume 28 means that "Rurouni Kenshin" can rival "Saint Seiya" and shine brightly in Shueisha's masterpiece gallery!

According to Shueisha’s tenet of “making popular comics TV to the end” for many years, “Rurouni Kenshin” will naturally make waves in the animation market. Surprisingly, in addition to the original work, the TV version of “Rurouni Kenshin” In addition to the plot, many new stories are also created, which is really addictive for Kenshin fans. In 1999, "Rurouni Kenshin: Memories" directed by Yuki Mosa reproduced Kenshin's sad emotional past. Due to the use of high-tech shooting techniques, this film is called the pinnacle of Japanese OVA animation!

After the serialization of "Rurouni Kenshin" was completed, Nobuhiro Wazuki began to seek breakthroughs in his works. The new work "Gunblazewest" ("West Desert Gunfire") serialized since February 2001 brought the story to a new level. The scene moved to the middle of the United States in 1880. The child Bill hoped to become an excellent gunman. In order to realize his dream, he embarked on the "point of no return". Compared with "Rurouni Kenshin", the lines of "Gunblaze West" are rougher and the rhythm is more varied. Following the Legend of Ronin, Nobuhiro Watsuki will once again write the legend of "cowboys" in the vast United States. Watsuki is actively working on the new work "Armed Alchemy" again. Although it is not as highly rated as "Rurouni Kenshin", it is still worth a look!

In addition, Nobuhiro Watsuki did not participate in the production of the "Star Frost Arc" ova, and did not agree with the solution of the Star Frost Arc. The "Star Frost Arc" ova is only a personal fan work of animation director Kazuhiro Furuhashi. For details, please refer to the seventh question in Nobuhiro Watsuki's 2002 interview "AnimeExpo - Nobuhiro Watsuki".

Arrest storm

According to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun report, the Japan Metropolitan Police Department handed over manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki to the prosecutor in writing on the 21st for allegedly possessing multiple child pornographic DVDs. , according to an explanation from a person related to the police search, the police discovered Nobuhiro Watsuki’s suspicion of purchasing pornographic DVDs of girls aged 10-15 while investigating other child pornography incidents. In October this year, the police investigated Nobuhiro Watsuki’s affairs in Tokyo. The police found a number of DVDs containing nude images of girls aged 10-15. When questioned by the police, Nobuhiro Tsuki admitted that he had these loli pornographic DVDs, and also stated that he likes girls from the upper grades of elementary school to the second grade of middle school. Girls who possess these child pornographic DVDs according to Japanese law will face a prison sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to 1 million yen.