Tōru Fujisawa is a Japanese manga artist best known for his work on the popular series GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka. Born on June 28, 1964, in Kōchi Prefecture, he began his career in the late 1980s and gained widespread recognition for his unique storytelling and character development. Fujisawa's works often explore themes of youth, education, and personal growth. In addition to GTO, he has created other series such as Shonan Junai Gumi and Bad Company, which also reflect his signature style and focus on the challenges faced by young people in society.