Hiromu Arakawa is a prominent Japanese manga artist best known for her work on the critically acclaimed series Fullmetal Alchemist, which has won several awards and has been adapted into two anime television series, several movies, and video games. Her storytelling is characterized by complex characters and elaborate plots, often exploring themes of alchemy, social issues, and the consequences of ambition. Besides Fullmetal Alchemist, Arakawa has worked on other notable manga such as Silver Spoon and The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

Born as Hiromi Arakawa in Tokachi, Hokkaido, Japan, she grew up in a dairy farming family, which influenced her later work Silver Spoon. Arakawa's unique blend of humor, deep philosophical questions, and action has earned her a broad international fanbase. Outside of her manga work, she enjoys agriculture, which remains a significant part of her life given her upbringing.