Aoyama Goushou

Aoyama

Aoyama Goushou (青山剛昌) was born on June 21st, 1963 in Tottori prefecture (鳥取県). Judging from his comics, Aoyama likes soccer, the Yakult Giants (think Yankees), and detective novels. He made his debut as an artist in Sunday in 1986. Aoyama has different types of comics including Sports; Action; and his most famous, detective. He had success with his first major series YAIBA, which was obviously influenced by early Dragonball. Takayama Minami, the voice actress who played Yaiba (she also played Nabiki on Ranma 1/2, Kiki in Kiki's Delivery Service　(魔女の宅急便), and is the singer for Two-Mix), impressed Aoyama so much he wrote his current and wildly popular Detective Conan specifically with her in mind. Conan has spawned a continuing tv series, a yearly movie, and a second manga series (by a differnt author). Aoyama is very involved in the movies drawing cells for key scenes and designing characters. He insists that the Detective Boys (the equivalent of Shelock Holmes's Baker Street Irregulars) be present in every movie. Although not much biographical information is avialable in his books I think this tells it all: when asked by a fan what he would do if he were turned into a kid like Conan, Aoyama replied: "I'd take a bath with Ran." Shine on, Aoyama-sensei!

Conan's bath with Ran

Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu

Cover	青山剛昌短編集	青山剛昌	少年サンデー
	Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu	Aoyama Goushou	SHOUNEN SUNDAY
	Aoyama Goushou Short Stories	Collection	CURRENTLY UNTRANSLATED
1994	A collection of the early short stories of Aoyama Goushou including one about a miniature detective.
Total: 1
Volume: 1

Magic KAITO

Cover	まじっく快斗	青山剛昌	少年サンデー
	Magic Kaito	Aoyama Goushou	SHOUNEN SUNDAY
	Magic Kaito	Action	CURRENTLY UNTRANSLATED
1988-1994	Kuroba Kaito is a normal highschool student by day and the gentleman theif Kaitou Kid by night. Although completely suave when he guest stars in Conan, this Kaitou shows all the wackyness behind the legend as Kaito tries to keep his secret from his Kaitou Kid hating girlfriend and her father, the policeman sworn to bring him in.
Total: 3(+?)
Volumes: 1-3

Meitantei Conan

Cover	名探偵コナン	青山剛昌	少年サンデー
	Meitantei Conan	Aoyama Goushou	SHOUNEN SUNDAY
	Detective Conan	Mystery	CURRENTLY UNTRANSLATED
1994-present	Kudou Shinichi is your average famous highschool detective. However, when a crime organization tries to kill him with an experimental poison, his body shrinks to a child's size. He takes the name of Edogawa Conan to keep both the criminals and his quasi-girlfriend, Ran, in the dark about his real identity. The series follows the murder mysteries he solves while trying to regain his old identity.
Total: 41+
Volumes: 1-41

The lieutenant drawn by Aoyama! Oh and just one more thing. Be sure to check out the Conan page!

YAIBA

Cover	YAIBA	青山剛昌	少年サンデー
	YAIBA	Aoyama Goushou	SHOUNEN SUNDAY
	Yaiba	Adventure	CURRENTLY UNTRANSLATED
1998	Yaiba has been raised in the wilderness all his life so that his father could train him in martial arts. When he's discovered by a city girl, wacky adventures ensue.
Total (WB): 12
Wideban: 1-12

YONBAN Third

Cover	四番サード	青山剛昌	少年サンデー
	YONBAN Third	Aoyama Goushou	SHOUNEN SUNDAY
	Fourth: Third (Base)	Sports	CURRENTLY UNTRANSLATED
1993	A boy discovers a magical bat that helps him hit amazing homeruns. However, it costs money every time he uses it. Can he manage to treat the girl he likes to fancy dates and still afford to win the big game?
Total: 1
Volume: 1