Yasuhisa Hara
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Hara's singular achievement is the creation of Kingdom, which has sold over 100 million copies and ran for two decades without interruption. Winning the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2013 placed him among the most respected manga artists in Japan. The 20th anniversary in 2026 saw unprecedented fan celebrations, including a Guinness World Record and tributes from fellow creators like Hirohiko Araki. Hara's ability to sustain a complex historical epic for so long, while maintaining high quality and growing readership, sets him apart in the industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
A 300-meter breakwater in Saga City covered with every page from the first 78 volumes of Kingdom was officially recognized.
Records & Feats
Longest-running historical manga series still in serialization
Kingdom has been serialized continuously since 2006, spanning over 20 years and 78+ volumes.
Over 100 million copies sold
Kingdom reached 100 million tankōbon copies in circulation by 2023, one of the best-selling manga series ever.