Makoto Niwano

Makoto Niwano (にわのまこと, Niwano Makoto^?, born May 1, 1964 in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima) is a manga artist. He is known for several works, including The Momotaroh, Bomber Girl and Jinnairyū Jyūjyutsu Butouden Majimakun Suttobasu!!. Niwano has also written a manga adaptation of Deltora Quest which was adapted into an anime series. He was mentor to Takeshi Obata of Hikaru no Go and Death Note fame.