In this Japanese name, the family name is "Kubo". Tite Kubo Born Noriaki Kubo June 26, 1977 (age 37) Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan Nationality Japanese Occupation Manga artist Known for Bleach, Zombiepowder. Spouse(s) Wife, name not publicized[1][2] Noriaki Kubo[citation needed] (久保 宣章 Kubo Noriaki?, born June 26, 1977), known by his pen name Tite Kubo (久保 帯人 Kubo Taito?), is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his manga series Bleach, which has sold over 82 million copies as of 2013.[3]