Born: 1944 May 29 in 福井県 [Fukui Prefecture], Japan
Biography: Ryoichi Ikegami (池上遼一) is a manga artist who made his debut in 1961. Known for a "naturalistic" style. Among his best known works are Mai the Psychic Girl (舞), Crying Freeman (クライング フリーマン), Sanctuary (サンクチュアリ), Strain, Spider-Man the Manga (スパイダーマン), Wounded Man (傷追い人), Nobunaga, Heat and others.
Notes: To be confirmed against the Who's Who entry.