Fujiko Fujio

was a manga writing duo formed by Japanese manga artists and . Professional debut in 1951 (under the authors' names "Abiko Motoo, Fujimoto Hiroshi"). Used the Fujiko Fujio name from 1953 until dissolution of the partnership in 1987, upon Fujimoto's illness. The pair was best known for their popular comedies, including ''Obake no Q-Tarō'', ''Ninja Hattori-kun'', ''Kaibutsu-kun'', ''Perman'', ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'', and ''Doraemon'', which is officially recognized as a cultural icon of modern Japan. Some of their influences have included Osamu Tezuka as well as international cartoons and comic books. Provided by Wikipedia