There is a relatively unique cartoonist in the Japanese comics’ industry, Hojo, and his work can be said to be a lot of enlightenment after 90 years. Speaking of this name, maybe some younger fans are not very clear about this person, so here is the story from the author of “Slam Dunk”, Inoue Takehiko, so that everyone will be familiar with it!

At that time, Mr. Inoue, in order to pursue his dreams, dropped out of Tokyo in the third year of college and joined the studio of Hojo Division, thus opening the road of cartoonists. At that time, it was also very gratifying that Inoue Takehiko joined the Hojo Division’s studio, because at that time, or more than 30 years later, Hojo Division should be one of the best cartoonists of the entire “Junior Jump” painter. His comics have many characteristics, the most important one is the sense of reality. All the works are based on reality, without a magical color, and the picture is also full of realism. At that time, the well was greatly influenced by the master, so we can see the works of the paintings so carefully and meticulously. Of course, some shortcomings have been inherited, that is, a little rebellious, it will lead to abrupt end after the national competition

The live-action TV series of “City Hunter” by the previous fire, and the animated film that will be played in February next year, is the classic masterpiece adapted from the cartoonist Beijo Division. This should be his peak (“Cat Eye III” Sisters is a famous work of the North Division, but the peak period is definitely “City Hunter”.)

“City Hunter” is a comic book that I was exposed to after 90 years old. Later I watched the animated version. The protagonist of the story is a handsome but three-second person, but it is lascivious but not lacking in justice. Feeling, occupation is a bounty hunter, but the work is always full of human touch, has a very cruel past, has a long period of mercenary experience, the real age is not good, always said that he is 20 years old, looks like maintenance It’s not bad either

And the “Cat Eyes Three Sisters” was born before “City Hunter”. The styles of the two works are basically the same, especially in the animated version. This work is called the highest enlightenment by many post-90s audiences. Why? Probably it is more sexy

And talking about the style of painting, the style of “City Hunter” is obviously more delicate than the “Three Eyes of Cat Eyes”. After all, it is a later work, and it is normal to improve the style of painting. The story of “Three Eyes of Cat Eyes” is also more relaxed and pleasant. The three sisters are the angels of the coffee shop during the day. The perfect is the night thief. This is also a popular subject in the 8090s, just like Zorro, but the protagonist Become a beautiful girl, more easily accepted by the public

All the works are in the grasp of the North Division, and there have been no strange events or misunderstandings in the drama. However, in the magazine “Youth Jump”, it is not possible to draw the works you want so freely. In the era when the bloody animation was popular, the editorial request, “Sunshine Girl” was born. This work is very easy to accept in the plot, depicting a variety of interesting things for a little girl who can talk to plants. The combination of funny features and modernity, coupled with the workmanship skills of Hojo Division, has quickly become popular and has established the position of Hojo in the comics’ industry

However, at the beginning of the article, I said that this author has more personality, but it is not so with the editor’s willingness, he still wants to draw his favorite comics

The last work of the North Division is “Angel Heart”, which was first serialized in the magazine “Comic Bunch” and later serialized in the “Comic Bunch”. Speaking of this magazine is probably more telling. At that time, the editor-in-chief of “Junior Jump” was shunned by dissatisfaction with the system at that time. After resigning directly, he created a publication (later changed to a monthly magazine because of poor management). At this time, the North Division directly jumped over and voted for “Weekly Comic.” Bunch and began serializing “Angel Heart” in 2001

This work is a very late work of the North Division. At this time, the painting and painting skills are quite mature, and it is also called the most delicate cartoon work of the artist. Some people say that this work is the second part of “City Hunter”, because the continuation is the former protagonist. But to be precise, it should be a foreign story! Because the description is also the “city hunter” universe, the main role is similar, but the beginning of the story is that Axiang died in a car accident, and before the marriage with Aliang, this makes fans less acceptable? So it can only be understood as a parallel universe, otherwise it is really hard to stand up!

At the 30th anniversary of the entry of the Hojo Division, Inoue Takehiko offered a scent of Hetumu Village

The following is written: “Master, one thing that persists in the first line of struggle in the comics business is that you taught me. Congratulations, the achievement of this 30th anniversary.”