Riichiro Inagaki

Riichiro Inagaki was born in Tokyo on June 20, 1976. He works as a mangaka and screenwriter known for crafting stories that blend sports action with scientific concepts. His career began in 2001 when he published three one-shot stories in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine. These early efforts led to a move toward Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump, where he launched his most famous project. The series Eyeshield 21 ran from July 2002 to June 2009. Inagaki wrote the script while artist Yusuke Murata handled the illustrations. This American football story became a massive hit among young readers and helped establish Inagaki as a major voice in the industry. After finishing Eyeshield 21, the writer took a different path between 2010 and 2015. He collaborated with various artists like Bonjae, Katsunori Matsui, and Ryoichi Ikegami to produce several one-shots across different publications. This period allowed him to experiment with new genres and styles before returning to the weekly format. In 2017, he started a new serialized run titled Dr. Stone. Working alongside artist Boichi, Inagaki created a post-apocalyptic tale where humanity rebuilds civilization using only science. The series gained international attention for its educational approach to chemistry and physics wrapped in an adventure story. Inagaki balances his creative work with family life in Japan. He is married to Orie Kimoto, and they have three children together. His body of work includes over a dozen years of serialization and numerous short stories. Fans often cite his ability to make complex topics accessible through engaging characters and fast-paced plots. Whether writing about gridiron football or stone-age survival, Inagaki maintains a consistent focus on human potential and teamwork.[edit]