77 Yamamoto Naoki $@;3K\D>$-(B
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This article is from the Manga FAQ, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
77 Yamamoto Naoki $@;3K\D>$-(B
(aka. Moriyama Tou $@?9;3Ec(B, Touyama Mori $@Ec;3(J $@?9(B;
born 1 February 1960, Hokkaido; blood type AB)
Debuted in 1984 using the alias "Moriyama Tou", and began his career as a
lolicom specialist. In 1986 he started to use his real name, and debuted in Big
Comic Spirits with Happa 64. He also spent time as character designer for some
of the Cream Lemon episodes.
Generally when using the name "Moriyama" or "Touyama", his works are considered
H. But when he used his real name Yamamoto, the works are considered adult
oriented. Despite its sexual and violent content, Yamamoto's manga actually
presents a very strong viewpoint on social issues. The sex and violence are
merely disguises.
His favorite character is Suzuki Ichirou (from Arigato), the Suzuki clan's
loving father who does everything right but winds up as a victim.
When Yamamoto draws manga, he uses a Quadra 700 computer, a Agfa Arcus scanner,
a Unity Lazermaster 1200XLJ, and an Apple 21" monitor. Yamamoto's hobby is
music. He plays the guitar.
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Yoiko no Seikyouiku $@$h$$;R$N@-650i(B - published by France Shoin?, Y800.
Various tales of high school sex, mostly rapes. Shocking.
Pengin H $@%Z%s%.%s#H(B - published by Fujimi Shuppan, 1986, Y800.
A libertine artist couple and their adventure. Here, sex and art-literate
lives all mix together...interesting point of view on Bohemian lifestyle.
Blue $@%V%k!<(B - published by Yukitachisha, 1991, Y1200.
(Once the subject of a ban.)
Happa 64 $B$O$C$Q#6#4(B - published by Shogakukan, 1986?, 3 volumes @ Y1000.
Gomen ne B-Boy $@$4$a$s$M#B%\!<%$(B - serialized on Comic Burger, 1988, Y480.
Assate Dance $@$"$5$C$F#D#a#n#c#e(B - serialized on Big Comic Spirits, 1990,
7 volumes @ Y980.
Young & Fine - seriazlied on Action, 1992, Y750.
The story about a strange relationship between an immoral high school
student and his alcoholic female teacher who has a dark past. Depressing
view of life.
Bokura ha minna iki teiru $@KM$i$O$_$s$J@8$-$F$$$k(B - written by Isshiki
Noboyuki? $@0l?'?-9,(B, serialized on Big Comic Spirits, 1993, 4 volumes @
Y500.
Yume de aimashou $@L4$G0)$$$^$7$g$&(B - published by Koubunsha, 1993, Y800.
Kamoshida-kun - fight! $B$+$b$7$@7/!&%U%!%$%H!*(B - published by France
Shoin, 1993, Y450.
Koke Dish $@$3$1%G%#%C%7%e(B - published by Shogakukan, 1994, Y500.
Manatsu no omoide $B2F$N;W$$=P(B - currently published by Shogakukan, 1994,
Y1000.
Kyoku metekamoshida $@6K$a$F$+$b$7$@(B - currently published by Shogakukan,
1992, 5 volumes @ Y450.
Arigatou $@$"$j$,$H$&(B - currently published by Shogakukan, 1994, 3 volumes
@ Y500.
A depressing story about how a Japanese family's family life goes wrong:
an immoral protagonist, her sister who was gang raped before, her
alcoholic mother who later devoted her life into a cult, and her father
(Suzuki Ichirou) who lost flavor with his Kaisha....full of sexual content
and highly violent. Yamamoto uses sex and violence to disguise the social
issues (traditional family values, Japanese education system and Japanese
political system) he criticizes. An eye opener and highly recommended.
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