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Takehiko Itou, born in Kitami, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, is an illustrator and mangaka best known for his work on [Outlaw Star](https://anilist.co/anime/400/). He was also the primary creative mind behind [Angel Links](https://anilist.co/anime/1226/), the [Future Retro Hero Story](https://anilist.co/manga/33718/) manga, and other works of fiction set in the Toward Stars universe. He also developed the original concept for [NG Knight Ramune & 40](https://anilist.co/anime/2084/). (Source: Anidb)