How old is Takehiko Inoue?
unknown
How old was he when he became famous?
23
What sport did he play?
basketball
When did he play it?
at high school
What does he do for a living now?
draws Manga
What publication of his made him famous?
"Slam Dunk"
How many copies has it sold?
120 million copies
Is it sold in other countries?
yes
How many has it been licensed in?
17 countries,
What was it about?
it follows the fortunes of a loveless delinquent who joins a basketball team
What was it published in?
in 31 volumes of magazine "Weekly Shonen Jump"
In what year?
the early 1990s,
Is it available in any other forms of media?
yes
What kind?
into an anime TV series
Was the manga still popular in 2012?
yes
Is it the most popular?
no
What is manga synonymous with to Western people?
with fantasy
Why?
its glossy lines, popping color palettes and fanciful scenarios are an escapist's delight.
What made Inoue interested in Manga?
he read a popular baseball Manga called "Dokaben."