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[[File:HitoshiAriga-2010HobbyStar.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Hitoshi Ariga at the 2010 HobbyStar Toronto Fan Expo.]] |
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| − | {{Nihongo|'''Hitoshi Ariga'''|有賀 ヒトシ|Ariga Hitoshi|extra=born 23 August 1972}} is a Japanese [[Wikipedia:Mangaka| |
+ | {{Nihongo|'''Hitoshi Ariga'''|有賀 ヒトシ|Ariga Hitoshi|extra=born 23 August 1972}} is a Japanese [[Wikipedia:Mangaka|manga artist]]. |
==Works== |
==Works== |
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===Rockman related=== |
===Rockman related=== |
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| − | *[[Rockman 4Koma Dai Koushin]] |
+ | *''[[Rockman 4Koma Dai Koushin]]'' |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Rockman Remix]]'' (1996 manga) |
| − | *[[Mega Man Megamix|Rockman Megamix]] ( |
+ | *''[[Mega Man Megamix|Rockman Megamix]]'' (manga originally released in 1997-1998) |
| − | *[[Mega Man & Bass|Rockman & Forte]] (Super Famicon box art and designer of [[Dynamo Man]] and [[Burner Man]]) |
+ | *''[[Mega Man & Bass|Rockman & Forte]]'' (Super Famicon box art and designer of [[Dynamo Man]] and [[Burner Man]]) |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[Rockman 10 Years History Book]]'' (1998 book) |
| − | *[[ZX Tunes]] (2006 soundtrack, one of the illustrators) |
+ | *''[[ZX Tunes]]'' (2006 soundtrack, one of the illustrators) |
| − | *[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works]] (2008 book, one of the illustrators) |
+ | *''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works]]'' (2008 book, one of the illustrators) |
| − | *[[Rockman 9 Arrange Soundtrack]] (2008 soundtrack with Rockman Megamix story in the booklet) |
+ | *''[[Rockman 9 Arrange Soundtrack]]'' (2008 soundtrack with a ''Rockman Megamix'' story in the booklet) |
| − | *[[Chiptuned Rockman]] (2009 soundtrack) |
+ | *''[[Chiptuned Rockman]]'' (2009 soundtrack) |
| − | *[[Mega Man Gigamix|Rockman Gigamix]] (2009-2010 manga) |
+ | *''[[Mega Man Gigamix|Rockman Gigamix]]'' (2009-2010 manga) |
| − | *[[Mega Man Tribute]] |
+ | *''[[Mega Man Tribute]]'' |
| + | *''[[Mega Man Mastermix]]'' |
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===Others=== |
===Others=== |
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====Mangas==== |
====Mangas==== |
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| − | *Aka-chan☆Baby Marine-chan (赤ちゃん☆ベイビーまりねちゃん) |
+ | *''Aka-chan☆Baby Marine-chan'' (赤ちゃん☆ベイビーまりねちゃん) |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:List of The Big O chapters|The Big O]] (THE ビッグオー) |
+ | *''[[Wikipedia:List of The Big O chapters|The Big O]]'' (THE ビッグオー) |
| − | *Iron Jokers (アイアンジョーカーズ) |
+ | *''Iron Jokers'' (アイアンジョーカーズ) |
| − | *[[w:c:klonoa:Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol|Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol]] (artist) |
+ | *''[[w:c:klonoa:Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol|Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol]]'' (artist) |
| − | *Mimimi: The Tale of a Cat and a Robot |
+ | *''Mimimi: The Tale of a Cat and a Robot'' |
| − | *[[w:c:starwars:Star Wars Manga: Silver|Star Wars Manga: Silver]] (writer of the story "Oh!! Jawajawa") |
+ | *''[[w:c:starwars:Star Wars Manga: Silver|Star Wars Manga: Silver]]'' (writer of the story "Oh!! Jawajawa") |
| − | *Teppan Girl Akane!! (鉄板少女アカネ!! ''Teppan Shōjo Akane!!'') |
+ | *''Teppan Girl Akane!!'' (鉄板少女アカネ!! ''Teppan Shōjo Akane!!'') |
| − | *TRIO de PINCH!! (トリオＤＥピンチ!!) |
+ | *''TRIO de PINCH!!'' (トリオＤＥピンチ!!) |
====Books==== |
====Books==== |
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| − | *Kyōryū Ōkoku D‐1 Meiro Book |
+ | *''Kyōryū Ōkoku D‐1 Meiro Book'' |
| − | *Yōkai Tengoku Reikai Meiro Book |
+ | *''Yōkai Tengoku Reikai Meiro Book'' |
| − | *Monster Densetsu Meiro Book |
+ | *''Monster Densetsu Meiro Book'' |
| − | *Yōkai Torimonochō Sarawa reta nopperabō (Illustrations) |
+ | *''Yōkai Torimonochō Sarawa reta nopperabō'' (Illustrations) |
====Games==== |
====Games==== |
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| − | *[[Wikipedia:ActRaiser 2|ActRaiser 2]] (Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer. |
+ | *''[[Wikipedia:ActRaiser 2|ActRaiser 2]]'' (Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer. |
| − | *Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura (PlayStation) |
+ | *''Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura'' (PlayStation) |
| − | *Car Battler Joe (Gekitō! Car Battler Go!!, Game Boy Advance, 2001) |
+ | *''Car Battler Joe'' (''Gekitō! Car Battler Go!!'', Game Boy Advance, 2001) |
| − | *Dragon Egg! (PC Engine, 1991) - Opening graphics. |
+ | *''Dragon Egg!'' (PC Engine, 1991) - Opening graphics. |
| − | *GötzenDiener (PC Engine, 1994) |
+ | *''GötzenDiener'' (PC Engine, 1994) |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:Illusion of Gaia|Illusion of Gaia]] (Gaia Gensōki, Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer. |
+ | *''[[Wikipedia:Illusion of Gaia|Illusion of Gaia]]'' (''Gaia Gensōki'', Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer. |
| − | *Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess (PC Engine, 1992) - Graphics. |
+ | *''Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess'' (PC Engine, 1992) - Graphics. |
| − | *Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena (PSP, 2008) |
+ | *''Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena'' (PSP, 2008) |
| − | *Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2 - Spirit Burst (PSP, 2009) |
+ | *''Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2'' - Spirit Burst (PSP, 2009) |
| − | *Metalgun Slinger (Game Boy Advance, 2002) - Character illustration. |
+ | *''Metalgun Slinger'' (Game Boy Advance, 2002) - Character illustration. |
| − | *Ranma ½: |
+ | *''[[w:c:ranma:Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen|Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen]]'' ("''Ranma ½: Neighborhood Combat''", americanized as "''Street Combat''" in USA, with major changes to the game. Super Famicon/SNES, 1992) - Graphic designer. |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[w:c:ranma:Ranma ½: Hard Battle|Ranma ½: Hard Battle]]'' (''Ranma ½: Bakuretsu Rantōhen'', Super Famicon/SNES, 1992) - Graphics. |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:The Story of Thor|The Story of Thor: A Successor of The Light]] (Known in North America as ''Beyond Oasis''. Sega Mega Drive, 1994) - Object art and illustration. |
+ | *''[[Wikipedia:The Story of Thor|The Story of Thor: A Successor of The Light]]'' (Known in North America as ''Beyond Oasis''. Sega Mega Drive, 1994) - Object art and illustration. |
| − | *[[Wikipedia:The Story of Thor 2|The Story of Thor 2]] (Known in North America as ''The Legend of Oasis''. Sega Saturn, 1996) - Illustrator, object designer. |
+ | *''[[Wikipedia:The Story of Thor 2|The Story of Thor 2]]'' (Known in North America as ''The Legend of Oasis''. Sega Saturn, 1996) - Illustrator, object designer. |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *''[[w:c:streetsofrage:Streets of Rage 2|Streets of Rage 2]]'' (''Bare Knuckle 2'', Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, 1992) - Object designer. |
| − | *Vatlva (Sega Saturn, 1996) |
+ | *''Vatlva'' (Sega Saturn, 1996) |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'']] (Nintendo 3DS, 2013) - Designer of Inkay, Malamar, Pangoro, Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash, Amaura, Aurorus, Tyrunt, and Tyrantrum. |
| + | *[[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'']] (Nintendo Switch, 2019) - Designer. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery captionalign="left"> |
<gallery captionalign="left"> |
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| − | RMMegamixVol2coverart.jpg|[[Mega Man Megamix|Rockman Megamix]] Volume 2 cover art. |
+ | RMMegamixVol2coverart.jpg|''[[Mega Man Megamix|Rockman Megamix]]'' Volume 2 cover art. |
| − | RMFJpSFamiCoverPromo.jpg|[[Mega Man & Bass|Rockman & Forte]] Super Famicom cover art. |
+ | RMFJpSFamiCoverPromo.jpg|''[[Mega Man & Bass|Rockman & Forte]]'' Super Famicom cover art. |
| − | + | HitoshiArigaMegaMan9Illustration.jpg|''[[Mega Man 9]]'' illustration. |
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| + | WilyNumbers.jpg|''[[R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works]]'' illustration. |
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| + | HitoshiArigaRockman29thAnniversary.jpeg|''Mega Man'' 29th Anniversary illustration. |
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| + | HitoshiArigaMM25Illustration.jpg|''[[MM25 Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works]]'' |
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| + | HitoshiArigaMegaManKillers.jpg|[[Mega Man Killers]] illustration. |
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DrArigaLab.jpg|''Mega Man 8'' boss character contest entries. |
DrArigaLab.jpg|''Mega Man 8'' boss character contest entries. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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[[File:BlackManHitoshiAriga.png|right|120px|Black Man]] |
[[File:BlackManHitoshiAriga.png|right|120px|Black Man]] |
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| − | *Hitoshi Ariga participated in the [[Mega Man 8]] [[boss character contest]]. His submissions were Army Man (アーミーマン, two headed robot), Black Man (ブラックマン, robot with sword) and Kraken Man (クラーケンマン, extendable arms). Although they were not chosen, Black Man is one of the designs in the ending credits. |
+ | *Hitoshi Ariga participated in the ''[[Mega Man 8]]'' [[boss character contest]]. His submissions were Army Man (アーミーマン, two headed robot), Black Man (ブラックマン, robot with sword) and Kraken Man (クラーケンマン, extendable arms). Although they were not chosen, Black Man is one of the designs in the ending credits. |
*Hitoshi Ariga based his pen name on Hitoshi Nakamura, the civilian identity of the character [[w:c:namco:Bravoman (character)|Bravoman]].<ref>[http://www.themmnetwork.com/2012/04/25/trivia-time-the-mega-man-bravoman-connection/ The Mega Man Network: Trivia Time: The Mega Man-Bravoman Connection]</ref> |
*Hitoshi Ariga based his pen name on Hitoshi Nakamura, the civilian identity of the character [[w:c:namco:Bravoman (character)|Bravoman]].<ref>[http://www.themmnetwork.com/2012/04/25/trivia-time-the-mega-man-bravoman-connection/ The Mega Man Network: Trivia Time: The Mega Man-Bravoman Connection]</ref> |
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| + | *Hitoshi Ariga's work often feature his own personal take on the established character designs of the ''Mega Man'' series, as opposed to using the existing design in his personal style. These redesigns range from minor modernizations (Mega Man, Cut Man, Flash Man, Ring Man) to very radical changes from the existing design (Guts Man, Air Man, Skull Man, Yamato Man). Robots created by Dr. Wily typically feature a W-buckle, while robots created by Dr. Light usually feature a R logo on their chests. Due to the complexity of the robots featured in later games, Ariga's redesigns are minimized when applied to those featured in ''Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8'' and ''Mega Man & Bass'', with many only featuring an added W-Buckle. |
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| − | *Hitoshi Ariga's favorite Mega Man game is ''[[Mega Man 2]]'', his least favorite game is ''[[Mega Man X5]]''. |
+ | *Hitoshi Ariga's favorite ''Mega Man'' game is ''[[Mega Man 2]]'', his least favorite game is ''[[Mega Man X5]]''.<ref name="Recording">[http://www.themmnetwork.com/2010/12/29/hitoshi-arigas-panel-from-fan-expo-featuring-helmetless-bass/ The Mega Man Network: Hitoshi Ariga’s Panel from Fan Expo, Featuring Helmetless Bass]</ref> |
*Hitoshi Ariga's favorite obscure [[Robot Master]] is [[Konro Man]].<ref name="Recording"/> |
*Hitoshi Ariga's favorite obscure [[Robot Master]] is [[Konro Man]].<ref name="Recording"/> |
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| − | *Hitoshi Ariga created a female |
+ | *Hitoshi Ariga created a female robot for ''Mega Man Megamix'' named Piano, who was intended to serve as a narrator and a teammate for [[Bass]]. However, the character was scrapped and never saw usage except in a bonus manga, as Hitoshi Ariga felt she drew too much attention away from the main story.<ref>[http://purplepaprika.tumblr.com/post/115523579011/surrealscorpion-purplepaprika-apparently-ariga Rockman Megamix (2015 version)]</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| − | *[ |
+ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130804213817/http://www3.atword.jp/arigamegamix/ Ariga Megamix] (archive) - Hitoshi Ariga's blog. |
*[http://werou.com/spiceman/index.html Spiceman] - Blog run by [[Ippo Yamada]], Hitoshi Ariga, and [[Iwamoto Yoshihiro]] |
*[http://werou.com/spiceman/index.html Spiceman] - Blog run by [[Ippo Yamada]], Hitoshi Ariga, and [[Iwamoto Yoshihiro]] |
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*[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/ Hitoshi Ariga's deviantART account] |
*[http://hitoshiariga.deviantart.com/ Hitoshi Ariga's deviantART account] |
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| − | *[ |
+ | *[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix Hitoshi Ariga's Twitter account] |
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+ | [[Category:Manga artists]] |
Revision as of 18:07, 26 January 2020
Hitoshi Ariga at the 2010 HobbyStar Toronto Fan Expo.
Hitoshi Ariga (有賀 ヒトシ Ariga Hitoshi, born 23 August 1972) is a Japanese manga artist.
Works
- Rockman 4Koma Dai Koushin
- Rockman Remix (1996 manga)
- Rockman Megamix (manga originally released in 1997-1998)
- Rockman & Forte (Super Famicon box art and designer of Dynamo Man and Burner Man)
- Rockman 10 Years History Book (1998 book)
- ZX Tunes (2006 soundtrack, one of the illustrators)
- R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works (2008 book, one of the illustrators)
- Rockman 9 Arrange Soundtrack (2008 soundtrack with a Rockman Megamix story in the booklet)
- Chiptuned Rockman (2009 soundtrack)
- Rockman Gigamix (2009-2010 manga)
- Mega Man Tribute
- Mega Man Mastermix
Others
- Pokémon Trading Card Game (Artist)
Mangas
- Aka-chan☆Baby Marine-chan (赤ちゃん☆ベイビーまりねちゃん)
- The Big O (THE ビッグオー)
- Iron Jokers (アイアンジョーカーズ)
- Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol (artist)
- Mimimi: The Tale of a Cat and a Robot
- Star Wars Manga: Silver (writer of the story "Oh!! Jawajawa")
- Teppan Girl Akane!! (鉄板少女アカネ!! Teppan Shōjo Akane!!)
- TRIO de PINCH!! (トリオＤＥピンチ!!)
Books
- Kyōryū Ōkoku D‐1 Meiro Book
- Yōkai Tengoku Reikai Meiro Book
- Monster Densetsu Meiro Book
- Yōkai Torimonochō Sarawa reta nopperabō (Illustrations)
Games
- ActRaiser 2 (Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer.
- Animetic Story Game 1: Cardcaptor Sakura (PlayStation)
- Car Battler Joe (Gekitō! Car Battler Go!!, Game Boy Advance, 2001)
- Dragon Egg! (PC Engine, 1991) - Opening graphics.
- GötzenDiener (PC Engine, 1994)
- Illusion of Gaia (Gaia Gensōki, Super Famicom/SNES, 1993) - Object designer.
- Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman 3: Ikai no Princess (PC Engine, 1992) - Graphics.
- Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena (PSP, 2008)
- Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena 2 - Spirit Burst (PSP, 2009)
- Metalgun Slinger (Game Boy Advance, 2002) - Character illustration.
- Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen ("Ranma ½: Neighborhood Combat", americanized as "Street Combat" in USA, with major changes to the game. Super Famicon/SNES, 1992) - Graphic designer.
- Ranma ½: Hard Battle (Ranma ½: Bakuretsu Rantōhen, Super Famicon/SNES, 1992) - Graphics.
- The Story of Thor: A Successor of The Light (Known in North America as Beyond Oasis. Sega Mega Drive, 1994) - Object art and illustration.
- The Story of Thor 2 (Known in North America as The Legend of Oasis. Sega Saturn, 1996) - Illustrator, object designer.
- Streets of Rage 2 (Bare Knuckle 2, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, 1992) - Object designer.
- Vatlva (Sega Saturn, 1996)
- Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (Nintendo 3DS, 2013) - Designer of Inkay, Malamar, Pangoro, Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash, Amaura, Aurorus, Tyrunt, and Tyrantrum.
- Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield (Nintendo Switch, 2019) - Designer.
Gallery
Rockman Megamix Volume 2 cover art.
Rockman & Forte Super Famicom cover art.
Mega Man 9 illustration.
R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works illustration.
Mega Man 29th Anniversary illustration.
Mega Man Killers illustration.
Mega Man 8 boss character contest entries.
Trivia
- Hitoshi Ariga participated in the Mega Man 8 boss character contest. His submissions were Army Man (アーミーマン, two headed robot), Black Man (ブラックマン, robot with sword) and Kraken Man (クラーケンマン, extendable arms). Although they were not chosen, Black Man is one of the designs in the ending credits.
- Hitoshi Ariga based his pen name on Hitoshi Nakamura, the civilian identity of the character Bravoman.[1]
- Hitoshi Ariga's work often feature his own personal take on the established character designs of the Mega Man series, as opposed to using the existing design in his personal style. These redesigns range from minor modernizations (Mega Man, Cut Man, Flash Man, Ring Man) to very radical changes from the existing design (Guts Man, Air Man, Skull Man, Yamato Man). Robots created by Dr. Wily typically feature a W-buckle, while robots created by Dr. Light usually feature a R logo on their chests. Due to the complexity of the robots featured in later games, Ariga's redesigns are minimized when applied to those featured in Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8 and Mega Man & Bass, with many only featuring an added W-Buckle.
- Hitoshi Ariga's favorite Mega Man game is Mega Man 2, his least favorite game is Mega Man X5.[2]
- Hitoshi Ariga's favorite obscure Robot Master is Konro Man.[2]
- Hitoshi Ariga created a female robot for Mega Man Megamix named Piano, who was intended to serve as a narrator and a teammate for Bass. However, the character was scrapped and never saw usage except in a bonus manga, as Hitoshi Ariga felt she drew too much attention away from the main story.[3]
External links
- Ariga Megamix (archive) - Hitoshi Ariga's blog.
- Spiceman - Blog run by Ippo Yamada, Hitoshi Ariga, and Iwamoto Yoshihiro
- Hitoshi Ariga's deviantART account
- Hitoshi Ariga's Twitter account
References