Who Is Hirohiko Araki? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on June 7, 1960, Hirohiko Araki is a prominent Japanese manga artist best known for his groundbreaking series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. As of 2025, he is 64 years old. Araki's unique art style and storytelling techniques have influenced countless artists and writers in the manga and anime industry, marking him as a significant figure in both fields. His work combines fantasy, horror, and adventure, appealing to a broad audience, while his celebrity status continues to grow.
| Occupation | Artist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1960 |
| Age | 65 Years |
| Birth Place | Sendai, Japan |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Japan |
Popularity
Hirohiko Araki's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Hirohiko Araki's physical measurements are as follows:
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 168 lbs (76 kg)
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Rumors about Hirohiko Araki's personal life have circulated over the years, especially regarding his relationship status. As of 2025, he is reportedly single, focusing on his career and artistic endeavors. With few public insights into his family life, Araki remains relatively private, cherishing his creative process over personal fame. Therefore, no confirmed details regarding a boyfriend or partner have emerged, reinforcing his preference for privacy.
Araki grew up in Sendai, Japan with his parents and younger identical twin sisters. He cites his sisters' annoyances as the reason he spent time alone in his room reading manga, naming Ai to Makoto as the most important one to him.
He supposes that his father's art books were his motive for drawing manga; he was particularly influenced by the work of French artist Paul Gauguin. After a school friend praised his manga, he began secretly drawing manga behind his parents' backs. He submitted his first work to a magazine in his first year of high school.
All his submissions were rejected while other artists his age or younger were making successful debuts. He decided to go to the publishers' offices in Tokyo in person to find out why, taking a manga, Poker Under Arms, that he stayed up all-night to finish.
The Shueisha editor he met highly criticized the work, but said it had potential and told Araki to clean it up for the upcoming Tezuka Awards.
Net Worth and Salary
Hirohiko Araki's estimated net worth in 2025 stands at around $50 million. His wealth can be attributed to the tremendous success of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, both as a manga and an anime series, alongside merchandise sales and licensing deals. His earnings from conventions and exhibitions further bolster his financial standing. Despite his success, Araki is known for his humble lifestyle, often emphasizing the importance of passion over monetary gain.
Career, Business, and Investments
Araki's career began in the early 1980s, but it was JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, launched in 1987, that catapulted him to fame. His innovative approach to character design and storytelling, particularly the integration of pop culture and diverse music references, have set him apart from his peers.
In addition to manga, Araki has explored various avenues, including character design for video games and collaborations with fashion brands. He has also invested in art galleries and projects that support emerging artists, showcasing his commitment to fostering new talent within the industry.
On July 29, 2024, Araki unveiled a public art display commissioned by JR West entitled The Fountain Boy in Ōsaka Station, based upon a fountain that was once present up until 2004, as part of the opening of business complex Innogate Osaka.
Social Network
Hirohiko Araki maintains a low profile on social media. However, fans can find updates and art through his official accounts, primarily on:
- Twitter - where he occasionally shares glimpses of his creative process.
- Instagram - showcasing artwork and personal insights (if applicable).
Araki left Miyagi University of Education before graduating, and made his debut under the name Toshiyuki Araki (荒木 利之) in 1980 with the wild west one-shot Poker Under Arms, which was a "Selected Work" at that year's Tezuka Award. His first serialization was Cool Shock B.T. in 1983, about a young magician who solves mysteries.
But the first series to display his signature amount of gore was 1984's Baoh. It tells the story of a man who is implanted with a parasite by an evil organization, giving him superhuman powers, and follows as he fights against them.
Baoh was adapted into an OVA in 1989; the manga was released in the US by Viz Media in 1990 (in tankōbon form in 1995), but the OVA didn't get a stateside release until 2002. It wasn't until The Gorgeous Irene in 1985, that his signature art style of buff, muscular characters came into its own, though it would later become more flamboyant.
Education
Hirohiko Araki pursued his passion for art at the University of Arts, where he honed his illustrative skills and storytelling techniques. His foundational education allowed him to develop a distinct style that merges traditional Japanese art with modern aesthetics, paving the way for his future successes.
A book explaining Araki's methodology on creating manga, titled Manga in Theory and Practice (荒木飛呂彦の漫画術), was released on April 17, 2015, in Japan; an English translation was later released on June 6, 2017.
A stage adaptation of Araki's 1994 one-shot Under Execution, Under Jailbreak ran from November 20 to 29, 2015, at the Galaxy Theatre, then touring the country in December. The play also included elements of his 1996 one-shot Dolce, and His Master.
