Himiko, Queen of Yamatai | The veil of Mystery

Fukushima Masami (born 1948) is a Japanese manga artist known for his explosive, ultra-masculine visual style and deeply visceral storytelling. Emerging in the late 1960s, he became a distinctive figure within the gekiga and ero-guro movements, producing manga that fused eroticism, historical drama, and surrealism. His art is often characterized by exaggerated anatomy, intense facial expressions, and highly detailed, cinematic panel layouts such as this double page announcement splash...

Himiko (also known as Mimiko) was a shaman-queen of ancient Japan in the 3rd century, known as a the spiritual ruler of Yamataikoku. In manga, she symbolizes feminine power, mysticism, and Japan’s ancient roots, often reimagined in historical or fantasy settings

Fukushima’s works typically center on larger-than-life heroes, muscular monks, gladiators, or samurai, facing extreme moral, spiritual, or physical trials.


Johanbō『女犯坊』– A classic of ero-guro gekiga featuring Ryūsui, a muscular monk navigating lust, sin, and violence in feudal Japan. Later reissued in digital Yoko-komi format.

Saint Muscle『聖マッスル』– A surreal and brutal epic about a mysterious, superhuman man fighting against evil in a post-apocalyptic world.

Ōoku『大奥』– A revenge thriller set in the women’s quarters of the Edo shogunate, blending court intrigue with Fukushima’s trademark intensity.

Daibosatsu Tōge, Chapter 3『大菩薩峠』 – A dramatic adaptation of Kaizan Nakazato’s novel, steeped in moral conflict and swordplay.

Super Gekiga: Prince Shōtoku『超劇画 聖徳太子』– A reimagining of the historical figure with supernatural and grotesque elements.

Musashi no Mu『むさしの無』– A psychological portrait of Miyamoto Musashi, depicted with raw emotion and existential weight.