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My Take
Nobuyuki Anzai is one of those mangaka who quietly shaped a generation of Shonen Sunday readers without ever quite getting the mainstream recognition he deserved. Flame of Recca ran through most of the nineties and hit that sweet spot of tournament-style action, elemental powers, and genuinely lovable characters that made it a staple for anyone who grew up flipping through Weekly Shonen Sunday. Then he pulled a full pivot with MÄR — lighter, fairy-tale flavored, almost playful in tone — which showed he had more range than a one-trick action guy. He was born in 1972 in Chiba, a Leo, and there's something very Leo about drawing protagonists who are loud, fiercely loyal, and absolutely refuse to lose. Personal details stay private, which honestly just makes the work feel more purely like the work. If you slept on Flame of Recca, it holds up better than you'd expect.
Overview
Nobuyuki Anzai is a Japanese manga artist born on August 19, 1972, in Chiba Prefecture. He is best known for his manga series Flame of Recca (Rekka no Honoo), R-Princess, and MAR (Marchen Awakens Romance), all of which were serialized in major manga magazines. His works span action, fantasy, and adventure genres and have been adapted into anime television series.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nobuyuki Anzai
- Name (Japanese)
- 安西信行
- Reading
- あんざい のぶゆき
- Born
- August 19, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat (子)
- Origin
- Chiba Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Manga artist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | R-Princess | — | Unknown |
| Notable work | Flame of Recca | — | Unknown |
| Notable work | MAR | — | Unknown |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://blog.livedoor.jp/mietang/
- Xhttps://x.com/anzainobuyuki
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%AE%89%E8%A5%BF%E4%BF%A1%E8%A1%8C
Frequently asked questions
When was Nobuyuki Anzai born?
Born August 19, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Nobuyuki Anzai from?
Nobuyuki Anzai is from Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
What does Nobuyuki Anzai do?
Nobuyuki Anzai works as Manga artist.
What is Nobuyuki Anzai known for?
Notable works include R-Princess, Flame of Recca, MAR.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.