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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Your next birthday is 325 days away.
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Taurus 39 | 6 Taurus 28 | 17 Cancer 37 |
| Moon | 11 Capricorn 52 | 8 Virgo 40 | 29 Virgo 22 |
| Mercury | 3 Taurus 6 | 18 Aries 14 | 3 Leo 58 |
| Venus | 13 Gemini 23 | 3 Gemini 5 | 2 Virgo 4 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 2 | 13 Aries 4 | 4 Cancer 31 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aries 1 | 18 Cancer 21 | 13 Aries 3 |
| Saturn | 26 Virgo 58 | 8 Aries 33 | 27 Virgo 33 |
| Uranus | 6 Cancer 15 | 0 Gemini 3 | 10 Cancer 13 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 40 | 3 Aries 7 | 16 Libra 47 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 24 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 18 Leo 30 |
| Rahu | 16 Pisces 39 | 6 Pisces 2 | 12 Pisces 41 |
| Ketu | 16 Virgo 39 | 6 Virgo 2 | 12 Virgo 41 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Kaoru Shintani's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 27 November, 2026