Leiji Matsumoto
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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 (2,961 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 passed away in Tokyo[12].
- 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[13].
- Leiji Matsumoto held citizenship in Japan[14].
- Leiji Matsumoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[15].
- Japanese was Leiji Matsumoto's native language[16].
- Leiji Matsumoto is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[17].
- Leiji Matsumoto worked as a film director[6].
- Leiji Matsumoto's professions included mangaka[7].
- Leiji Matsumoto's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Leiji Matsumoto's professions included animator[9].
- Leiji Matsumoto worked as a cartoonist[10].
- Leiji Matsumoto's professions included writer[18].
- Leiji Matsumoto was employed by Kyoto Sangyo University[19].
- Among Leiji Matsumoto's employers was Takarazuka University[20].
- Leiji Matsumoto was employed by Tohoku Fukushi University[21].
- A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Galaxy Express 999[22].
- A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Space Battleship Yamato[23].
- A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Captain Harlock[24].
- A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Queen Emeraldas[25].
- A notable work attributed to Leiji Matsumoto is Otoko Oidon[26].
- Leiji Matsumoto received the Kōdansha Cultural Award[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[17]. Japanese was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], mangaka[7], screenwriter[8], animator[9], cartoonist[10], and writer[18]. Employers include Kyoto Sangyo University[19], a university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1965[30], headquartered in Kita-ku[31]; Takarazuka University[20], a university in postwar Japan[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1987[34], headquartered in Takarazuka[35]; and Tohoku Fukushi University[21], a university[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1875[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Galaxy Express 999[22], a manga series[39]; Space Battleship Yamato[23], an anime television series[40], directed by Toshio Masuda[41]; Captain Harlock[24], a manga series[42]; Queen Emeraldas[25], a manga series[43]; and Otoko Oidon[26], a manga series[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Kōdansha Cultural Award[27], a literary award[45], in Japan[46], founded in 1969[47]; Seiun Awards[48], a group of awards[49], in Japan[50], founded in 1970[51]; Shogakukan Manga Award[52], an annual event[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1956[55]; Japan Cartoonists Association Award[56], an award[57], in Japan[58], founded in 1972[59]; Medal with Purple Ribbon[60], a grade of an order[61], in Japan[62], founded in 1955[63]; and The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[64], a grade of an order[65], in Japan[66], founded in 2003[67].
Personal Life
Among Leiji Matsumoto's spouses was Miyako Maki[13].
Death and Burial
Leiji Matsumoto died on February 13, 2023[5]. Recorded place of death include Tokyo[4], a metropolitan prefecture[68], in Japan[69], founded in 1868[70], headquartered in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building[71]. The cause of death was heart failure[72].
Why It Matters
Leiji Matsumoto ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,961 views/month, #6,901 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
Works attributed to him include Galaxy Express 999[75], a manga series[76]; Captain Harlock[77], a manga series[78]; Queen Millennia[79], a manga series[80]; Queen Emeraldas[81], a manga series[82]; Gun Frontier[83], a manga series[84]; and The Ring of the Nibelung[85], a manga series[86].
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[13].
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[27], Seiun Awards[48], Shogakukan Manga Award[52], and Japan Cartoonists Association Award[56].