Yusuke Murata Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Kids, One-Punch Man, Manga, Height

Yusuke Murata emerges as a masterful Japanese manga artist and illustrator, renowned for his hyper-detailed and dynamic artwork that brings epic tales to life in series like Eyeshield 21 and the blockbuster One-Punch Man remake, where his collaboration with writer ONE turned a webcomic into a global phenomenon.

Profile

• Full Name: Yusuke Murata
• Stage Name: Yusuke Murata
• Born: July 4, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Manga Artist and Illustrator
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Murata (deceased) and Mrs. Murata
• Siblings: Kensuke Murata (brother)
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Yusuke Murata, a masterful Japanese manga artist and illustrator, was born on July 4, 1978, in the scenic Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He grew up under the care of his parents, Mr. Murata and Mrs. Murata, in a home that nurtured his early love for drawing, with his father passing away in May 2019 alongside his brother Kensuke Murata sharing the family announcement.

He keeps schooling details close, but it seems self-taught skills took the lead over formal classes, fueled by Dragon Ball’s pull that set him on the manga path early.

His roots tie deep into Japanese ways, and he holds to a low-key Christian outlook in quieter times.

Career

Yusuke Murata broke in as a pro at 17 in 1995, landing his debut one-shot Partner in a Weekly Shōnen Jump special, which snagged the Hop Step Award and put him on the map quick. He followed with Samui Hanashi in 1998, earning the Akatsuka Award nod, then Kaitō Colt in 2002 to build steam.

His big team-up came that year with writer Riichiro Inagaki on Eyeshield 21, a football drama serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump till 2009 across 37 volumes, blending sports grit with sharp character arcs that led to an anime run.

In 2012, he linked with ONE for the One-Punch Man remake, turning a viral webcomic into a Weekly Young Jump hit with over 30 volumes by 2025, packed with explosive fights and satire that exploded globally via anime seasons and merch.

Side gigs include character designs for Majin Bone anime in 2014 and Donten Prism Solar Car serialization in Jump Square from 2010 to 2011.

He dropped autobiographical slices like Mangaka Yashoku Kenkyuujo in 2016, mixing recipes with work-life tales, plus shorts like I May Have Been a Manga Artist in a Past Life.

Lately, he’s directed Eyeshield 21 anniversary anime shorts in 2023 and teased Zaiyuki projects, keeping his touch on action and innovation fresh.

Social Media

• Twitter Handle: @NEBU_KURO

Personal Life

Yusuke Murata, a masterful Japanese manga artist and illustrator, is now 47. He keeps his off-page world steady and out of the lights, drawing close from family like brother Kensuke’s shared support through tough spots, including their dad’s passing in 2019.

Married with two kids—a son born in 2007 who competes as a bodybuilder and a daughter in 2010 who inspired One-Punch Man’s Zenko with her piano skills—he weaves those real bonds into his work, like using family for character vibes.

Filmography

Manga (Illustrator/Writer):

• Partner (one-shot, 1995)
• Samui Hanashi (one-shot, 1998)
• Kaitō Colt (one-shot, 2002)
• Eyeshield 21 (with Riichiro Inagaki, 2002-2009)
• Donten Prism Solar Car (with Yasuo Ōtagaki, 2010-2011)
• One-Punch Man (with ONE, 2012-present)
• Mangaka Yashoku Kenkyuujo (2016)
• I May Have Been a Manga Artist in a Past Life (one-shot, 2012)

Anime Contributions:

• Eyeshield 21 (original manga, 2005-2008)
• Majin Bone (character design, 2014)
• One-Punch Man (original manga/character design, 2015-present)
• Eyeshield 21: 21st Anniversary Short (director, 2023)

Net Worth

Yusuke Murata, a masterful Japanese manga artist and illustrator, holds an estimated net worth of $5 million USD.

His wealth builds from massive sales on One-Punch Man—over 30 million copies shipped—and Eyeshield 21 runs, plus anime royalties and merch ties that stack steady.