Tooru Fujisawa is a Japanese manga artist known for his work in the shōnen genre. He gained popularity for creating the series GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka, which follows a former gang member who becomes a teacher. The series is celebrated for its humor, life lessons, and engaging characters. Fujisawa's storytelling often combines comedy with serious themes, making his work relatable to a wide audience. In addition to GTO, he has produced other manga series, contributing to the vibrant landscape of Japanese comics. His unique style and character development have earned him a dedicated fanbase.