Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto

Deceased · Born: Jan 25, 1938 · Died: Feb 13, 2023

Known For

Harlock: Space PirateHarlock: Space Pirate
Space Battleship YamatoSpace Battleship Yamato
Galaxy Express 999Galaxy Express 999
Arcadia of My YouthArcadia of My Youth

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 25, 1938 Kurume, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan

Biography

Leiji Matsumoto was a renowned Japanese manga artist, prolific creator of a diverse array of anime and manga series, whose remarkable body of work has left an indelible mark on the world of Japanese animation and comics.

His wife, the talented Miyako Maki, is also a skilled manga artist in her own right, showcasing her unique artistic voice and storytelling abilities in her own series.

Career

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1982
Arcadia of My Youth
Arcadia of My Youth as Writer
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1979
Galaxy Express 999
Galaxy Express 999 as Writer
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2003
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem as Director
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2003
The Galaxy Railways
The Galaxy Railways as Creator
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2002
Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey as Creator
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1982
Arcadia of My Youth: Infinite Course SSX
Arcadia of My Youth: Infinite Course SSX as Creator
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1981
Queen Millennia
Queen Millennia as Creator
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1979
Star Blazers
Star Blazers as Creator
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1978
Spaceketeers
Spaceketeers as Creator
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1977
Dangard Ace
Dangard Ace as Creator
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1974
Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato as Creator