Himataro Zukunashi is a Japanese author who got his start online. Planet of the Orcs (under the Japanese title Shiro no Maou to Kuro no Eiyuu) is his debut novel.
Toshiaki Takayama, cover illustrator, is a Japanese artist best known for his work on titles like Battle Spirits, Duel Masters, Sengoku Battle, Lord of Vermilion, and Rage of Bahamut.
