Iou Kuroda

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He is a Japanese mangaka and has a twin. He graduated from Hitotsubashi University Faculty of Law and Faculty of Sociology, but dropped out of Faculty of Economics. Kuroda's works are known for their dynamic plot developments and the rhythm of their stories. His drawings are widely praised for their almost magical appeal. Elephants, cameras, bicycles, ships, robots, and cooking are common motifs in Kuroda's manga.

Debuted in 1993 in "Monthly Afternoon." He has published works in "Monthly Afternoon," "Monthly IKKI," "COMIC CUE," etc. In 2002, Kuroda won the Excellence Prize at the 2002 Japan Media Arts Festival for his manga "Sexy Voice and Robo." The pen name "Kuroda Iou" (in Japanese order) is a combination of his family name (Kuroda) and the name of a toy robot, Mars King (Kasei Daiou).