Kenta Shinohara is a Japanese manga artist known for his work in the shōnen genre. He gained recognition for his series Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, where he served as an assistant to Akira Amano. Shinohara's art style is characterized by dynamic action scenes and expressive character designs. In addition to his work as an assistant, Kenta Shinohara created his own series, including Kōkō Debut and Kōkō Debut: Kōkō no Kōkō. His storytelling often focuses on themes of friendship and personal growth, appealing to a wide audience of young readers.