He began his involvement in manga with the creation of
Jiraishin (also known as
Ice Blade), serialized in the
Monthly Afternoon magazine and published by
Kodansha, which made him a popular icon in Japan from 1992 to 1999. In late 1999, he published a single manga volume called
ALIVE, published by Shueisha. Shortly afterward, he published
Tetsuwan Girl, also carried by Kodansha. Takahashi was a guest lecturer at
Ritsumeikan University in 1998, giving a talk on "Expression." Many students and teachers noted that he was well-liked and popular due to his sense of humor and looks. His former
assistant was
Tsutomu Nihei, who went on to create the manga
BLAME!. Takahashi's travels to the
United States, particularly
New York City, enabled him to create scenes in
Jiraishin that included
English conversations. His travels also influenced him to make Kyoya, Eriko, and other
Jiraishin characters speak fluent English. Takahashi provided the cover art for
Galneryus' 2017 album
Ultimate Sacrifice. ==Works==