Leiji Matsumoto

Japanese manga artist (1938–2023)
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Leiji Matsumoto

Summary

Leiji Matsumoto is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto Prefecture[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1938[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on February 13, 2023[5]. He worked as a film director[6], mangaka[7], screenwriter[8], animator[9], and cartoonist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,173 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leiji Matsumoto was born in Kyoto Prefecture[2].
  • Leiji Matsumoto passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Leiji Matsumoto was born on January 25, 1938[3].
  • Leiji Matsumoto died on February 13, 2023[5].
  • Among Leiji Matsumoto's spouses was Miyako Maki[12].
  • Leiji Matsumoto held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Leiji Matsumoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
  • Japanese was Leiji Matsumoto's native language[15].
  • Leiji Matsumoto is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[16].
  • Leiji Matsumoto worked as a film director[6].
  • Leiji Matsumoto worked as a mangaka[7].
  • Leiji Matsumoto's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Leiji Matsumoto's professions included animator[9].
  • Leiji Matsumoto's professions included cartoonist[10].
  • Leiji Matsumoto worked as a writer[17].
  • Among Leiji Matsumoto's employers was Kyoto Sangyo University[18].
  • Leiji Matsumoto was employed by Takarazuka University[19].
  • Among Leiji Matsumoto's employers was Tohoku Fukushi University[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Galaxy Express 999[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Space Battleship Yamato[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Captain Harlock[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Queen Emeraldas[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Otoko Oidon[25].
  • Leiji Matsumoto received the Kōdansha Cultural Award[26].
  • Leiji Matsumoto received the Seiun Awards[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kyoto Prefecture[2], Leiji Matsumoto… he was born on January 25, 1938[3]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[16]. Japanese was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], mangaka[7], screenwriter[8], animator[9], cartoonist[10], and writer[17]. Employers include Kyoto Sangyo University[18], a university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1965[30], headquartered in Kita-ku[31]; Takarazuka University[19], a university in postwar Japan[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1987[34], headquartered in Takarazuka[35]; and Tohoku Fukushi University[20], a university[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1875[38].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Galaxy Express 999[21], a manga series[39]; Space Battleship Yamato[22], an anime television series[40], directed by Toshio Masuda[41]; Captain Harlock[23], a manga series[42]; Queen Emeraldas[24], a manga series[43]; and Otoko Oidon[25], a manga series[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Kōdansha Cultural Award[26], a literary award[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1969[47]; Seiun Awards[27], a group of awards[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1970[50]; Shogakukan Manga Award[51], an annual event[52], in Japan[53], founded in 1956[54]; Japan Cartoonists Association Award[55], an award[56], in Japan[57], founded in 1972[58]; Medal with Purple Ribbon[59], a grade of an order[60], in Japan[61], founded in 1955[62]; and The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[63], a grade of an order[64], in Japan[65], founded in 2003[66].

Personal Life

Among Leiji Matsumoto's spouses was Miyako Maki[12].

Death and Burial

Leiji Matsumoto died on February 13, 2023[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[67].

Why It Matters

Leiji Matsumoto ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,173 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Works attributed to him include Galaxy Express 999[70], a manga series[71]; Captain Harlock[72], a manga series[73]; Queen Millennia[74], a manga series[75]; Queen Emeraldas[76], a manga series[77]; Gun Frontier[78], a manga series[79]; and The Ring of the Nibelung[80], a manga series[81].

FAQs

Where was Leiji Matsumoto born?

Leiji Matsumoto's place of birth was Kyoto Prefecture[2].

Where did Leiji Matsumoto die?

Leiji Matsumoto passed away in Tokyo[4].

Who was Leiji Matsumoto married to?

Leiji Matsumoto's spouses include Miyako Maki[12].

What did Leiji Matsumoto do for work?

Leiji Matsumoto worked as film director[6], mangaka[7], screenwriter[8], animator[9], and cartoonist[10].

What awards did Leiji Matsumoto receive?

Honors received include Kōdansha Cultural Award[26], Seiun Awards[27], Shogakukan Manga Award[51], and Japan Cartoonists Association Award[55].

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  2. 6w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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