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Tetsuo Hara, born on September 2, 1961 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, is a mangaka. Tetsuo Hara is 64 years old as of 2026. Notable works include Fist of the North Star, Keiji and Fist of the Blue Sky.
My Take
Tetsuo Hara is, to me, one of those rare artists whose linework alone is instantly recognizable. Fist of the North Star sold over a hundred million copies, but raw sales never explain what makes him special. It is the sheer muscular force of his drawing, the sweat and dignity in every panel, that imprinted itself on generations of readers. His later work, from Keiji to Fist of the Blue Sky, shows an artist refining rather than repeating himself. Decades on, his style still feels powerful, never dated. I consider him a genuine titan of the medium.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tetsuo Hara
- Name (Japanese)
- 原哲夫
- Reading
- はら てつお
- Born
- September 2, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- mangaka
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Fist of the North Star | — | |
| Notable work | Keiji | — | |
| Notable work | Fist of the Blue Sky | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.haratetsuo.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuo%20Hara
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8E%9F%E5%93%B2%E5%A4%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1319232
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tetsuo Hara born?
Born September 2, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Tetsuo Hara from?
Tetsuo Hara is from Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Tetsuo Hara do?
Tetsuo Hara works as mangaka.
What is Tetsuo Hara known for?
Notable works include Fist of the North Star, Keiji, Fist of the Blue Sky.