Keisuke Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular series Baki the Grappler. Born on August 6, 1966, he has gained recognition for his unique art style and dynamic storytelling, which often focuses on martial arts and combat sports. His works have garnered a dedicated fanbase both in Japan and internationally. Itagaki's career began in the late 1980s, and he has since produced several sequels and spin-offs to Baki the Grappler, including Baki and Baki Hanma. His stories often feature exaggerated characters and intense fight scenes, making them appealing to fans of action and martial arts genres.