Born: 1963 January 28 in 北上市 [Kitakami], 岩手県 [Iwate Prefecture], Japan

Biography: Kia Asamiya (麻宮騎亜) is a manga artist who made his debut in 1986. He first became known for the series Silent Möbius (サイレントメビウス). Other works include Martian Successor Nadesico (機動戦艦ナデシコ), Compiler and Steam Detectives (快傑蒸気探偵団). He's also done work featuring Western franchise brands including a Star Wars adaptation and the Batman: Child of Dreams series.

Notes: To be confirmed against the Who's Who entry.


Name:

    麻宮騎亜 Type: Pen Name

Other Names:

  1. Kia Asamiya Type: Pen Name
  2. Michitaka Kikuchi Type: Name at Birth
    Given name: Michitaka Family name: Kikuchi
  3. 菊池通隆 Type: Name at Birth
    Given name: 通隆 Family name: 菊池

Signatures:

  1. Kia Asamiya [generic]

Art Influences:

麻宮騎亜 (b. 1963) stated influences by:
  1. Jim Lee (b. 1964)
  2. Frank Miller (b. 1957)