After finishing Slam Dunk in 1996, he continued to create popular manga like:
* Vagabond: A historical manga about the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
* Real: A story about wheelchair basketball players.
* Buzzer Beater: A basketball manga set in the future.
* The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: A science fiction manga.
He is also involved in film and television projects based on his works, including the upcoming "Slam Dunk" film which is set to be released in Japan in 2023.