Takeshi Obata
The chapters of "Bakuman", a Japanese manga series, are written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. "Bakuman" has been serialized in the shōnen manga magazine "Weekly Shōnen Jump" by Shueisha since its premiere on August 11, 2008. The series follows accomplished artist Moritaka Mashiro and aspiring writer Akito Takagi, two boys in ninth grade who wish to be manga creators.