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Hirohiko Araki
Hirohiko Araki: A Biography Early Life and Beginnings Born: June 7, 1960, in Sendai, Japan. Araki grew up with his parents and twin sisters. He credits his sisters’ playful teasing as a catalyst for spending time reading manga, particularly Ai to Makoto. Early Influences: His father's art books, especially the work of French artist Paul Gauguin, sparked his initial interest in drawing. He began submitting manga at a young age…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Hirohiko Araki's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Hirohiko Araki's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
