Author of One Piece – Eiichiro Oda
Eiichiro Oda’s fan, Chiaki Inaba, is a dedicated cosplayer who has portrayed many characters from One Piece. Little is known about Chiaki Inaba’s deep admiration for Eiichiro Oda, but she has frequently cosplayed various characters from the series.
Their relationship began in 2002 when Chiaki Inaba cosplayed as Nami at the Festastage event, which left Oda completely captivated. After that event, they started communicating and eventually met in person in 2004. By 2006, both had openly acknowledged their feelings for each other. Due to Oda’s secretive work style, only a few dedicated fans were aware of the romantic developments between them.
Author of Hunter X Hunter – Yoshihiro Togashi
Like many other renowned manga artists, Yoshihiro Togashi has also had a significant influence on the industry. He is known for being a rather private individual, which adds to his enigmatic appeal.
In 1999, Yoshihiro Togashi began dating Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Sailor Moon, who was already quite famous with audiences in Vietnam long before their relationship became known.
Author of Oh! My Goddess – Fokuse Fujishima
One of the notable events in the manga industry in 2016 was when 51-year-old manga artist Fokuse Fujishima gained attention for his beautiful cosplayer, Nekomu Otogi, who stood out with her “J Cup” figure as she entered her twenties.
The romantic story between the two unfolded in a typical “Senpai Notice Me” fashion. Nekomu Otogi had long admired Fokuse Fujishima’s work and upon meeting him, she confessed her feelings for him despite their age difference of ten years. Fokuse Fujishima’s work has inspired many fans, including Nekomu, who passionately pursued a career in manga and found her way into the spotlight.
Author of Detective Conan – Gosho Aoyama
Gosho Aoyama is quite a private individual at the age of 42. He is known for his work on the popular animated series Detective Conan. Aoyama became acquainted with Minami Takayama, a famous voice actress, in the 1990s when she began working on the series.
Additionally, in 1995, she also formed the band Two-Mix, which Gosho Aoyama later included in his story in Volume 16 (Chapters 144 to 146). In 2005, as both entered their forties, they officially reunited after spending ten years apart.
Author of Dragon Ball – Akira Toriyama
As mentioned earlier, Akira Toriyama is one of the prominent figures in the manga industry. In 1982, he began dating Nachi Mikami, a Shojo manga artist.
Family photo of Akira Toriyama with Thanh Long
That same year, Akira Toriyama received an award from Shogakukan for his manga Dr. Slump, while Nachi Mikami was recognized for her contributions to the manga industry, allowing her to spend more time caring for her children.
