Osamu Akimoto

Japanese manga artist (1952-)
Person human Q1321466
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Osamu Akimoto

Summary

Osamu Akimoto is a human[1]. He was born in Kameari[2]. He was born on December 11, 1952[3]. He worked as a mangaka[4] and animator[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Osamu Akimoto's place of birth was Kameari[2].
  • Osamu Akimoto was born on December 11, 1952[3].
  • Osamu Akimoto held citizenship in Japan[7].
  • Osamu Akimoto's professions included mangaka[4].
  • Osamu Akimoto worked as an animator[5].
  • Among Osamu Akimoto's employers was Tatsunoko Production[8].
  • Osamu Akimoto's education included a stint at Hongō Junior and Senior High School[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Osamu Akimoto is KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops[10].
  • Osamu Akimoto received the Seiun Award for Best Comic[11].
  • Osamu Akimoto received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[12].
  • Osamu Akimoto is recorded as male[13].
  • Osamu Akimoto's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Osamu Akimoto's family name is recorded as Akimoto[15].
  • Osamu Akimoto's given name is recorded as Osamu[16].
  • Osamu Akimoto's pseudonym is recorded as Tatsuhiko Yamadome[17].
  • Osamu Akimoto's pseudonym is recorded as 山止 たつひこ[18].
  • Osamu Akimoto's topic's main category is recorded as Q43382388[19].
  • Osamu Akimoto's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[20].
  • Osamu Akimoto's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '秋本 治'}[21].
  • Osamu Akimoto's name in kana is recorded as あきもと おさむ[22].
  • Osamu Akimoto's blood type is recorded as Q19831453[23].
  • Osamu Akimoto's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

Osamu Akimoto's place of birth was Kameari[2]. He was born on December 11, 1952[3].

Education

Osamu Akimoto's education included a stint at Hongō Junior and Senior High School[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mangaka[4] and animator[5]. Among Osamu Akimoto's employers was Tatsunoko Production[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Osamu Akimoto is KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Seiun Award for Best Comic[11] and Medal with Purple Ribbon[12], a grade of an order[25], in Japan[26], founded in 1955[27].

Why It Matters

Osamu Akimoto ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (691 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops[30], a manga series[31].

FAQs

Where was Osamu Akimoto born?

Born in Kameari[2], Osamu Akimoto…

What did Osamu Akimoto do for work?

Osamu Akimoto worked as mangaka[4] and animator[5].

Where did Osamu Akimoto go to school?

Osamu Akimoto was educated at Hongō Junior and Senior High School[9].

What awards did Osamu Akimoto receive?

Honors received include Seiun Award for Best Comic[11] and Medal with Purple Ribbon[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [8] . 4rough.com. Retrieved . 4rough.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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