Rihito Takarai is a Japanese manga artist best known for their work on the yaoi series Ten Count and Hana to Akuma. Takarai's manga often deal with themes of love and relationships, with a focus on male/male relationships. Takarai's art style is characterized by its use of clean lines and elegant character designs. Takarai began their manga career in 2006 with the one-shot story "Suki Kirai Suki" ("I Like, I Dislike"). This story was published in the manga anthology magazine Dear+ by Shinshokan. Takarai's first serialized series was the yaoi series Hana to Akuma, which began publication in 2008. This series was published in English by SuBLime Manga. In 2012, Takarai began publication of the yaoi series Ten Count. This series is Takarai's best-known work, and has been published in English by SuBLime Manga. Ten Count is notable for its frank portrayal of mental illness and its taboo subject matter. The series has been praised for its sensitive and realistic approach to its characters' struggles. Rihito Takarai is a prolific and popular mangaka whose works are beloved by fans of shoujo manga, yaoi manga, and graphic novels alike. If you're looking for a touching and thought-provoking read, be sure to check out Takarai's body of work!