Kouji Mori (森恒二) is a Japanese manga artist born on November 28, 1966, in Tokyo, Japan. He is best known for creating acclaimed manga series including Holyland and Jisatsutou (Suicide Island). His other notable works include Destroy and Revolution, Tiger of Genesis, and Lawless Island. Mori has been a lifelong friend of legendary manga artist Kentarou Miura since their high school days. Following Miura's passing in 2021, Mori took on the responsibility of supervising the continuation of Berserk, honoring his friend's legacy.