Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on May 19, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro! May your day be filled with more excitement than Toriko discovering a new gourmet ingredient. Your manga series have brought us endless laughter and thrilling adventures—who knew hunting down delicious beasts could become such an epic quest? You've truly seasoned our lives with humor and creativity.

Congratulations on all the success you've achieved—from winning prestigious awards like Akatsuka and Shogakukan Manga Awards to inspiring anime adaptations that captured hearts worldwide. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as Takeshi's hilarious antics or Toriko’s legendary feasts; may it leave you hungry for even greater stories ahead!