Hirose Takaaki

Stepping onto the page in the Modern Age, Hirose Takaaki made their debut in Co-Ed Sexxtasy #8 in 2000, brought to life by creator Makoto Fujisaki and localized through Studio Proteus for Fantagraphics. This compact but memorable presence shares their world with the likes of Nagi Mahori, Akira, and Yukika Kurisono across a series that had a brief but distinct run around 2000–2001. With only six catalog appearances, Hirose Takaaki is a niche find — the kind of character that rewards dedicated readers who dig deep into Fantagraphics' adventurous manga offerings of that era.