is a Japanese

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and singer-songwriter. His real name is . He is married to singer Reina Hayashi—a member of Mimizuguzu—and lives in

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. He won the 2016

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for his manga ''

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Manga

* '' Ryōma ga Yuku'' (2022–present) (Originally written by Ryōtarō Shiba; serialized on ''

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