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Mitsuru Adati - Biography

Adati was born on February 9, 1951 in Japan. From childhood he developed an interest in drawing and art, and his talent quickly came to light. He began to draw his first manga while at school, and his work aroused the interest of classmates and teachers.

After graduating from high school, he attended the Tokyo Institute of the Arts, where he studied art and graphic design. His education was instrumental in shaping his artistic skills and style.

The real success came to Mitsuru after the creation of the manga "Mikado" (Touch), which was first published in 1981. This work has become one of the most popular and influential manga in the genre of sports and romance. The manga tells the story of triplets: two twin brothers who are infatuated with baseball and their sister, who plays a key role in their lives.

"Mikado" won readers "hearts with its warm story, engaging characters and deep human relationships. This manga became a bestseller and won many awards. She was also successfully adapted into anime and drama.

In addition to Mikado, Mitsuru Adati has created many other successful manga such as the Central Bureau of Chemistry (H2), Dr. Slump, and the Central Bureau of Physics (Rough). His work is distinguished by vivid characters, intriguing plots and deep human relations.

Mitsuru's influence on the manga world is hard to overstate. His work inspired many mangak and became a model for creating his own manga. He also contributed to the development of the style and technique of drawing, which made him a stylistic skill for many authors.