Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto
松本零士
Matsumoto signing books in 2014
Born
Akira Matsumoto

(1938-01-25)January 25, 1938
Kurume, Fukuoka, Empire of Japan
DiedFebruary 13, 2023(2023-02-13) (aged 85)
Tokyo, Japan
Known forCharacter design, illustration
Notable work
SpouseMiyako Maki
Awards
Websiteleiji-matsumoto.ne.jp Edit this at Wikidata

Leiji Matsumoto (Japanese: 松本零士, Hepburn: Matsumoto Reiji, born Akira Matsumoto (松本晟); January 25, 1938 – February 13, 2023) was a Japanese manga artist, and creator of several anime and manga series. His widow Miyako Maki is also a manga artist.[3]

Matsumoto was famous for his space operas such as Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999.[4] His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere.[5]

  1. ^ "Leiji Matsumoto, Shigeru Mizuki Earn Government Honors". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. ^ "Celebrated Manga Author Leiji Matsumoto Honored With Prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres At The Rank Of Knight" (Press release). Anime News Network. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  3. ^ "牧美也子のプロフィール". allcinema. July 29, 1935. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  4. ^ Yamaguchi, Maria (February 20, 2023). "Leiji Matsumoto, creator of 'Space Battleship Yamato,' dies". ABC News. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
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