Hiroyuki Takei (武井宏之 Takei Hiroyuki) is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime Shaman King. His brother, Hirofumi Takei (武井宏文) is also a manga-ka.
This one started a bit slow and boring, but around half way in it got MUCH better! I love the fact that there are many unexpected things happening, that unveil our characters' past and more characters are showing up too. 3 more to go...
We're in the home stretch now - we finally know the gameplan for preventing Hao from becoming Shaman King, and it makes sense, and is cool. Good luck in hell Yoh!
The way this story keeps going has been a joy to read! I believe there is only two omnibuses left! I'm curious at how this all ends with the current developments!