Leiji Matsumoto
Japanese manga artist
- Born
- 25 January 1938, Kyoto Prefecture
- Died
- 13 February 2023, aged 85
- Birth name
- 松本晟
Leiji Matsumoto (January 25, 1938 – February 13, 2023) was a Japanese manga artist, and creator of several anime and manga series. He was best known for masterminding legendary franchises, such as Space Battleship Yamato, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, and Galaxy Express 999. His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere.
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