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Artist · Japan

1934 to 2004

In their own script

“横山光輝”

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Mitsuteru Yokoyama.

mangaka · screenwriter

Japan, 1934 to 2004

In short

Mitsuteru Yokoyama (横山 光輝, Yokoyama Mitsuteru; June 18, 1934, April 15, 2004) was a Japanese manga artist. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of manga and anime, his works have had a significant impact in the creation and establishment of many genres. These include: mecha (Tetsujin 28-go), magical girl (Sally the Witch), battle manga (Babel II), ninja (Iga no Kagemaru), and literary adaptations (Sangokushi).

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Biodata

Born
1934, Kobe
Died
2004, Tokyo
Citizenship
Japan, Empire of Japan
Active
1956 to 1971
Work
mangaka, screenwriter
Career

Mitsuteru Yokoyama, in numbers

Years active
Tetsujin 28-go, 1956Iga no Kagemaru, 1961Sally the Witch, 1966Kamen no Ninja Akakage, 1966Princess Comet, 1967Giant Robo, 1967Babel II, 19717works
Works by year, 1956 to 1971. Known for
5works1950s1960s1970s
Works by decade. Busiest: the 1960s.

Sketchbook

Cover of Sally the WitchCover of Tetsujin 28-goCover of Babel II
Known for

The essential Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Bibliography

10 works, decade by decade

1950s

1960s

1970s

Undated