Moritaka's uncle. He died due to overwork, but Moritaka thought he committed suicide until he saw his work. He uses his pen name Taro Kawaguchi for his works. He liked Miho's mother, but was too late to confess to her.  

(Source: Wikipedia)

Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing, Takagi convinces Mashiro to join him in becoming the greatest mangakas Japan has ever seen. Takagi, with his gift of writing, hopes to become a successful mangaka, and Mashiro, with his gift of art, hopes to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho. 
(Source: Anime News Network)

[Agency](https://mausu.net/talent/hamada-kenji.html)

Married to voice actress [Junko Takeuchi](https://anilist.co/staff/95015) since 2006 and has two children.

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- Elphas Bardon - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)

After the decision to serialize Moritaka and Akito has been made, they are introduced to Miura, their new manager. At first, the two thought it was a joke, but Hattori gives them a pep talk before leaving. While Miura doesn't seem like a bad person, he is given to rudeness and seems to be worried about the duo's future. In addition, the duo are given three assistants to work on their manuscript, and with the assistance of Ogawa, an experienced assistant, their work progresses well. 
At the start of the new year, Moritaka and Akito both attend Shonen Jack's New Year Party. There, they meet Hiramaru Kazuya, said to be a genius of a whole different level from Eiji.

Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-publishing world?
 
(Source: Viz Media)

Nobuhiro Mashiro