Takaharu Kusunoki started out as a mangaka in 1955 and soon became assistant to Jiro Kuwata – He was responsible for producing the main animation for the anime of « 8 Man » and in charge of the manga version of the 1966 masterpiece ‘Yusei Kamen’
His list of Manga is impressive;
Crimson Zero Sentai (1957), Hajiki bastard, Devilish Boy (Shonen 1959), Moonlight Mask (Shonen Club 1960-61), Lightning Man, Whirlwind Jiro, Fearful Mummy, Atomic Goro, 8 Man [final episode (1965)], Mutant Island, Planet Mask..

"Dinosaures"  Digestion –   illustrations originale ( Livre Jeunesse ) – François Ruyer						
Monsieur Léon  - Planche Originale n° 34  - Julien Solé						
" L' Alpiniste et la boite de sardines "  - Illustration originale - Jean-Jacques Loup						
"Duel de Pirates"  –   illustrations originale ( Livre Jeunesse ) – François Ruyer						
" Trop de bonheur "(TDB) Planche Originale N°42 - Scénario Morvan Jean-David - Dessin Lejeune Steven						
" ZAÏNKO LE PIRATE " - Planche Originale N° 7 - J.M. Brouyère						
BARRIO - Tome 1 - Histoire " EL TRAJE DEL SENIOR DIONISSIO "  Planche originale n°1 - Carlos Gimenez						

