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This article is from the Manga FAQ, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
40 Matsumoto Leiji $@>>K\Nm;N(B
Matsumoto's art might take some getting used to, but he is renowned for coming
up with great stories and brilliant new concepts. Debuting in 1954, he has
authored nearly thirty mangas; we list a few of the important ones here.
One of Matsumoto Leiji's former assistants is Sen'no Knife $@@iG7%J%$%U(B,
who was also an assistant of Maki Miyako $@=!H~CR;R(B. He went solo in the
mid-80s and enjoyed modest success with Yami no Silhouette $@0G$N%7%k%(%C%H(B
(published by Akita Shoten, 1987-92, 4 volumes @ Y390).
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Space Cruiser Yamato $@1'Ch@o4O%d%^%H(B [aka Star Blazers] - published by
Akita Shoten, 2 volumes @ Y1100.
The hulk of an ancient battleship, Yamato, is rebuilt as a space warship
to defend the earth from alien forces. Became the catalyst for a major
animation boon in the mid-70s, being made into several movies, all
theatrical releases. The TV series was hacked up and dubbed into English,
and became one of the few Japanese TV animes that achieved some
recognition with Western audiences, joining Jungle Emperor [aka Kimba],
Speed Racer, and Macross [aka Robotech].
Galaxy Express 999 $@6d2OE4F;(B999 - published by Shogakukan 10 volumes @
Y1200.
A classic, regarded as Leiji Matsumoto's master work. Matsumoto's message
of "the strength of the human spirit" comes through strongest in Galaxy
Express 999 than in any of his other works. The artwork may seem too loose
and sloppy to some but it's a stylistic thing; it grows on you. Check out
his mecha though--really amazing. This and Space Cruiser Yamato (also by
Matsumoto) are probably the major factors behind the SF-boom (still
ongoing) of the early 80's.
Space Pirate Captain Harlock $@%-%c%W%F%s%O!<%m%C%/(B [aka Albator] -
published by Akita Shoten, 3 volumes @ Y1000.
Muo no Hosomichi $@L41|(B$@$N:YF;(B - published by Shogakukan, 1991, Y500.
The Millenium Queen $@@iG/=w2&(B - published by Shogakukan, 2 volumes @
Y1200.
Queen Esmeralda $@%/%#!<%s%(%a%i%k%@%9(B - published by Kodansha, 2 volumes @
Y1000.
Hard Metal $@%O!<%I%a%?%k(B - published by Shogakukan, 1986-9, 3 volumes @
Y500.
Hyoryu Kansen 000 $@I:N.44@~#0#0#0(B - published by Taitosha, 1994, 2 volumes
@ Y900.
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Miyazaki Hayao $@5\:j=Y(B
The renowned director of anime films. Anime-only credits include Famous
Detective Holmes and Future Boy Conan. He has had a long association with
Studio Ghibli $@%9%?%8%*%.%V%j(B, creators of Grave of the Firefly, Omoide
Poroporo, Umi ga Kikoeru $@3$$,J9$3$($k(B and Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko
$BJ?@.C,9g@o$]$s$]$3(B. Miyazaki's 1995 anime movie Mimi wo sumaseba
$@<*$r$9$^$;$P(B was adapted from a manga by Hiiragi Aoi $@I"$"$*$$(B
(published by Shueisha, 1990, Y370).
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People of the Desert $B:=$NL1(B - serialized on Shonen Shojo Shinbun, 1969.
Written under the Akitsu Saburo pseudonym.
The Journey of Shuna - serialized on Animage AM JUJU, June 1983.
An all-watercolor manga which looks more like a miniature roman album than
a manga; considered to be a NausicaM-d prototype by some. It's based on a
Tibetan folktale about a prince's journey to find wheat for his people.
NausicaM-d of the Valley of Wind $@Iw$NC+$N%J%&%7%+(B - serialized on Animage
(Tokuma Shoten), 1986, 6 volumes: 1-4/Y690, 5-6/Y380, anime comics 6 volumes @
Y380.
Laputa, the Castle in the Sky $BE76u$N>k%i%T%e%?(B - published by Tokuma
Shoten, 1986, anime comics 4 volumes @ Y710.
My Neighbor Totoro $@$H$J$j$N%H%H%m(B - published by Tokuma Shoten, 1987,
anime comics 4 volumes @ Y610.
Kiki's Delivery Service $@Kb=w$NBp5^JX(B - published by Tokuma Shoten, 1989,
anime comics 4 volumes @ Y690.
The Age of Hydroplanes published on Model Grafix, 1991.
This color short story was the original inspiration for the Porco Rosso
anime.
Kurenai no Buta [Porco Rosso] $@9H$NFZ(B - published by Tokuma Shoten, 1992,
anime comics 4 volumes @ Y590.
Miyazaki Hayao Miscellaneous Notes $@5\:j=Y$N;(A[ %N!<%H(B - artbook,
published by Dainipponkaiga $@BgF|K\3(2h(B, 1992, Y2300.
Mononoke Hime $@$b$N$N$1I1(B - published by Tokuma Shoten, 1994, Y3000.
A hardcover, all-colour album on his upcoming movie, scheduled for
completion in 1996.
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