Masami Kurumada

is a Japanese manga artist and writer, known for specializing in fighting manga featuring bishonen and magical boy. He is famous as the creator/author of popular manga, such as Ring ni Kakero, Fuma no Kojiro, Saint Seiya and B't X. His male protagonists are a reflection of the classical and modern society's archetype of the true men. The male characters in his works often display very masculine qualities and traits, and pursue to achieve courage and manhood perfection through sacrifice, selflessness and true heroism. He has won the best success award with Saint Seiya and the best inspiration award with Ring ni Kakero.