Tetsuo Hara is a renowned Japanese manga artist, best known for his work on the popular series Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star). Born on March 5, 1961, in Kōchi Prefecture, he began his career in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his distinctive art style and storytelling. Hara's work often features themes of martial arts and post-apocalyptic settings, appealing to a wide audience. In addition to Hokuto no Ken, he has created other notable series, including Baki the Grappler and Kōri no Hōkō, further establishing his influence in the manga industry.