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Hitoshi Shioya biography

Hitoshi Shioya is a Japanese manga creator best known for the all-ages comedy series Dinosaur Hour! A collection of short, self-contained strips featuring anthropomorphic dinosaurs in everyday predicaments, the series was first issued in Japan in the mid-2000s and presents seven-to-eight-page episodes designed for quick reading by younger audiences.

Dinosaur Hour! appeared in Japan in 2006 and was later published in English by Viz Media in 2009. The English edition has been catalogued in libraries and trade listings with the paperback ISBN 9781421526485. Descriptions supplied for the English release characterise the book as suitable for juvenile readers and note its gag-strip format.

Shioya’s work on Dinosaur Hour! has been reviewed by children’s and comics outlets in the English-language market, reflecting interest in light, high-concept humour for beginning and reluctant readers. Bibliographic records and retailer data show continuing availability across print channels and library systems.

Selected publication: Dinosaur Hour! (Japan, 2006; English edition Viz Media, 2009; ISBN 9781421526485).