Kaoru Shintani is a prominent Japanese manga artist, born on April 26, 1951, in Toyonaka, Osaka. He is best known for his influential series Area 88, and his work spans various genres including science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and hentai. Shintani started his career in 1972 as a shōjo artist and gained recognition early on. He was an assistant to the notable Leiji Matsumoto, contributing to his understanding of manga artistry. Area 88, serialized starting in 1979, has remained popular, solidifying Shintani's reputation in the manga community.
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Meaning of the name - Kaoru
fragrance, aroma
Read Full Kaoru Name AnalysisApril 26, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
Kaoru Shintani belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Toyonaka
Occupation: mangaka
Spouses: Kayono Saeki
Awards Received: Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen (1985)
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for April 26, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 5 Taurus 39 | 6 Taurus 43 | 16 Cancer 40 |
Moon | 11 Capricorn 52 | 21 Aries 2 | 16 Virgo 44 |
Mercury | 3 Taurus 6 | 10 Aries 1 | 2 Leo 8 |
Venus | 13 Gemini 23 | 27 Pisces 58 | 1 Virgo 15 |
Mars | 12 Taurus 2 | 3 Leo 39 | 3 Cancer 51 |
Jupiter | 1 Aries 1 | 20 Gemini 31 | 12 Aries 58 |
Saturn | 26 Virgo 58 | 27 Pisces 19 | 27 Virgo 29 |
Uranus | 6 Cancer 15 | 26 Taurus 6 | 10 Cancer 10 |
Neptune | 17 Libra 40 | 0 Aries 57 | 16 Libra 47 |
Pluto | 17 Leo 24 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 18 Leo 28 |
Rahu | 16 Pisces 39 | 25 Pisces 22 | 12 Pisces 44 |
Ketu | 16 Virgo 39 | 25 Virgo 22 | 12 Virgo 44 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Kaoru Shintani's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2025