Yukinobu Tatsu
WriterYukinobu Tatsu is the Japanese creator, writer, and artist behind Dandadan, the manga that Science SARU's anime brings to life.
Dandadan Role
Yukinobu Tatsu created and continues to write and draw Dandadan, the ongoing manga that supplies the story, cast, and comedic-horror tone the Science SARU anime adapts. He is credited as the original creator rather than a production staff member, so his contribution to the series lives entirely in the source pages rather than in the animation itself.
Career and Notable Roles
Tatsu previously assisted mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto and Yuji Kaku on titles such as Chainsaw Man, Fire Punch, and Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku before launching Dandadan as his own solo series. That assistant period ran from 2010 to 2014, and his solo serialization career began in 2019 and continues today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Yukinobu Tatsu work on Chainsaw Man?
Yes, before creating Dandadan, Tatsu worked as an assistant to mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto on Chainsaw Man as well as Fire Punch. That assistant period ran from 2010 to 2014.
What has Yukinobu Tatsu made?
Tatsu is the creator, writer, and artist of Dandadan, the manga that supplies the story and cast for Science SARU's anime. He launched it as his own solo series in 2019, following earlier assistant work on titles like Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku under Yuji Kaku.
What is Yukinobu Tatsu's role in the Dandadan anime?
Tatsu is credited as Dandadan's original creator rather than a production staff member, so his contribution lives entirely in the source manga pages rather than the animation itself. Science SARU's anime adapts the story and characters directly from his ongoing manga.
When did Yukinobu Tatsu begin his manga career?
Tatsu's career began as an assistant from 2010 to 2014, working under mangaka including Tatsuki Fujimoto and Yuji Kaku. He started his own solo serialization in 2019, and it continues today.
Who is Yukinobu Tatsu?
Yukinobu Tatsu is the Japanese creator, writer, and artist behind Dandadan. He previously assisted other mangaka on titles such as Chainsaw Man and Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku before launching Dandadan as his own solo series in 2019.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dandadan anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical key visuals, credited to Science SARU and the production committee.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yukinobu Tatsu.
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