Artist · Japan

1934 to 2022

In their own script

“藤子不二雄Ⓐ”

Portrait of Fujiko Fujio A
Cover of The Monster KidThe Monster KidCover of The Laughing SalesmanThe Laughing SalesmanCover of Ultra BUltra B
Born1934
Born inHimi
First credit1965
CountryJapan
Workmangaka
Died2022
Died inTama-ku

Fujiko Fujio A.

mangaka

Japan, 1934 to 2022

In short

Fujiko Fujio (藤子 不二雄) was a manga writing duo formed by Japanese manga artists Hiroshi Fujimoto (藤本 弘, Fujimoto Hiroshi; December 1, 1933, September 23, 1996) and Motoo Abiko (安孫子 素雄, Abiko Motoo; March 10, 1934, April 6, 2022). They debuted in 1951 as a duo under their real names. The Fujiko Fujio name was used for their respective works from 1953 until 1987, when Fujimoto became too ill to work consistently.

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Born
1934, Himi
Died
2022, Tama-ku
Citizenship
Japan, Empire of Japan
Active
1965 to 1984
Work
mangaka
Career

Fujiko Fujio A, in numbers

Years active
The Monster Kid, 1965Ultra B, 1984The Laughing Salesman, 19893works
Works by year, 1965 to 1989. Known for
2works1960s1980s
Works by decade. Busiest: the 1980s.

Sketchbook

Portrait of Fujiko Fujio A

Cover of The Monster KidCover of The Laughing SalesmanCover of Ultra B
Known for

The essential Fujiko Fujio A