Kazu Kibuishi

Japanese American animator, comics creator, illustrator
Person human Q13607172
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Kazu Kibuishi

Summary

Kazu Kibuishi is a human[1]. Born in Tokyo[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1978[3]. He worked as an illustrator[4], animator[5], comics artist[6], writer[7], and graphic artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kazu Kibuishi was born in Tokyo[2].
  • Kazu Kibuishi was born on April 8, 1978[3].
  • Kazu Kibuishi was married to Amy Kim Kibuishi[10].
  • Kazu Kibuishi held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Kazu Kibuishi worked as an illustrator[4].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's professions included animator[5].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's professions included comics artist[6].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's professions included writer[7].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's professions included graphic artist[8].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's field of work was graphics[12].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's field of work was book illustration[13].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's field of work was literature[14].
  • Among Kazu Kibuishi's employers was Scholastic Corporation[15].
  • Kazu Kibuishi was educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[16].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's education included a stint at Woodbridge High School[17].
  • Kazu Kibuishi received the The New York Times Best Seller list[18].
  • Kazu Kibuishi is recorded as male[19].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's Commons category is recorded as Kazu Kibuishi[21].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's residence is recorded as Bellevue[22].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's family name is recorded as Kibuishi[23].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's given name is recorded as Kazuhiro[24].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's official website is recorded as http://boltcity.com[25].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's medical condition is recorded as meningitis[26].
  • Kazu Kibuishi's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tokyo[2], Kazu Kibuishi… he was born on April 8, 1978[3].

Education

Educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[16], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[31] and Woodbridge High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1980[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illustrator[4], animator[5], comics artist[6], writer[7], and graphic artist[8]. Fields of work include graphics[12], a method[35]; book illustration[13], a genre[36]; and literature[14], a type of arts[37]. Kazu Kibuishi was employed by Scholastic Corporation[15].

Recognition

Kazu Kibuishi received the The New York Times Best Seller list[18].

Personal Life

Among Kazu Kibuishi's spouses was Amy Kim Kibuishi[10].

Why It Matters

Kazu Kibuishi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Kazu Kibuishi born?

Born in Tokyo[2], Kazu Kibuishi…

Who was Kazu Kibuishi married to?

Kazu Kibuishi's spouses include Amy Kim Kibuishi[10].

What did Kazu Kibuishi do for work?

Kazu Kibuishi worked as illustrator[4], animator[5], comics artist[6], writer[7], and graphic artist[8].

Where did Kazu Kibuishi go to school?

Kazu Kibuishi was educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[16] and Woodbridge High School[17].

What awards did Kazu Kibuishi receive?

Honors received include The New York Times Best Seller list[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . literacyworldwide.org. literacyworldwide.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation illustrator, animator, comics artist +2
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