Yoshito Usui was a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular comic series Crayon Shin-chan. Born on May 21, 1958, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, he began his career in the 1980s and gained widespread recognition for his unique humor and distinctive art style. Usui's work features the adventures of a mischievous five-year-old boy named Shinnosuke Nohara, who often finds himself in humorous and sometimes outrageous situations. The series has been adapted into an animated television show and several movies, making it a beloved part of Japanese pop culture. Usui passed away on September 11, 2009, but his legacy continues through his work.