Takeshi Ebihara is a Japanese manga artist best known as the original creator of the series Miss Machiko. Born on June 5, 1954, in Kyoto Prefecture, he moved to Chiba Prefecture with his family at the age of eight. His early career in the manga industry began in August 1973 when he joined Fujiko Studio, working as an assistant to the renowned duo Fujiko Fujio. He is noted for being the first assistant who was originally a fan of their work, earning him the distinction of being called Fujiko’s first disciple. During his time there, he contributed to the studio’s productions, and it is said that his name influenced the given name of the character Takeshi Goda, also known as Gian, from Doraemon.

Ebihara left Fujiko Studio in 1975 and worked for an advertising agency before making his debut as a creator. His first published work was Machiko Sensei no Panty in March 1980, which was followed immediately by the serialization of his signature work, Miss Machiko, which began in May of the same year. The manga was serialized in the magazine Shōnen Challenge, published by Gakken, and its individual chapters were later compiled into eight tankōbon volumes. The series became a significant hit, largely due to its distinctive blend of comedy and overt sexual humor centered on the kindly but accident-prone teacher Mai Machiko and her mischievous students.

The success of the manga led to a 95-episode anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot, which aired on TV Tokyo from October 1981 to October 1983. Ebihara is credited as the original creator for this adaptation. Years later, the franchise saw a long series of live-action films beginning in 2003, with Ebihara himself contributing as a screenwriter for several of these later productions. His involvement extended to writing for installments such as Maicching Machiko-sensei: Go! Go!!! Katei Hōmon! in 2007 and Maicching Machiko-sensei: Muteki no Oppai banchō Tai Man Shōbu de, Maitchingu in 2009.

The creator’s artistic identity is closely tied to his time at Fujiko Studio, from which he inherited a distinct style and approach to visual composition. His decision to pursue the erotic comedy genre was reportedly a deliberate choice to establish a unique path distinct from the strong influence of his former mentors. The series became known for its iconic catchphrase Maicchingu, and its longevity across multiple media formats cemented its place in the popular culture of the era. Following his success, Ebihara continued to work as a creator. He later became an instructor at the Kamata Campus of the Nippon Kogakuin College in Tokyo starting in the year 2000.