Banri Hidaka (日高万里, Hidaka Banri, born May 31, 1976 in Toyokawa, Aichi) is the manga-ka (author) of series such as V.B Rose and I Hate You More Than Anyone. There are 12 volumes of V.B Rose released in Japan and the series is being released by Tokyopop in America and Europe. 6 volumes are available to buy on Amazon. Volume 6 will be available on April 7, 2009 and volume 7 will be available on June 2, 2009.