The Most Influential/Important Mangaka
Manga
An ongoing list of the most important/influential figures in post-war manga and some of their most important series. In no particular order.
Post-war refers to after World War II. So the list will exclude figures most known for works which came out prior to the War like Tagawa Suiho and Yokoyama Ryuuichi, as well as some figures not currently on MAL, such as Fukui Eiichi.
Post-war refers to after World War II. So the list will exclude figures most known for works which came out prior to the War like Tagawa Suiho and Yokoyama Ryuuichi, as well as some figures not currently on MAL, such as Fukui Eiichi.
Manga, 21 vol, 1951
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Author:10
Tezuka Osamu (The 'God of Manga'): Tetsuwan Atom, Shin Takarajima, Black Jack, Ribon no Kishi, Hi no Tori, Buddha
Manga, 45 vol, 1969
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Author:10
Fujiko F. Fujio (One half of the legendary Fujiko Fujio duo): Doraemon, Esper Mami, Perman, Kiteretsu Daihyakka, Obake no Q-Tarou, Chinpui
Manga, 5 vol, 1972
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Author:8
Hagio Moto ('God of shojo manga'): Poe no Ichizoku, Zankoku na Kami ga Shihai suru, 11-nin Iru!
Manga, 24 vol, 1956
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Author:9
Yokoyama Mitsuteru (An instrumental pioneer across many genres): Tetsujin 28-gou, Sangokushi, Babel Nisei, Mahoutsukai Sally, Iga no Kagemaru, Tokugawa Ieyasu
Manga, 34 vol, 1978
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Author:7
Takahashi Rumiko (Legendary romantic comedy mangaka, pioneer of 'moe' art style): Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, Maison Ikkoku
Manga, 6 vol, 1982
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Author:10
Otomo Katsuhiro (The most influential 'new wave' mangaka): Akira, Domu
Manga, 1 vol, 1989
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Author:7
Okazaki Kyoko (Pioneer of gyaru manga): Pink, Helter Skelter, River's Edge
Manga, 17 vol, 1965
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Mizuki Shigeru (Redefined Yokai): GeGeGe no Kitarou, Akuma-kun, Nonnonbaa to Ore, Kappa no Sanpei, Souin Gyokusai seyo!
Manga, 15 vol, 1964
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Author:10
Ishinomori Shotaro (The 'King of Manga'): Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider, Ryuujin Numa, Jun, Hotel, Jinzou Ningen Kikaida
Manga, 5 vol, 1972
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Nagai Go (Influential pioneer of many genres): Mazinger Z, Devilman, Cutie Honey, Harenchi Gakuen, Violence Jack, Abashiri Ikka
Manga, 19 vol, 1966
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Kajiwara Ikki (Manga's most influential writer): Kyojin no Hoshi, Ashita no Joe, Tiger Mask, Karate Baka Ichidai
Manga, 42 vol, 1984
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Author:7
Toriyama Akira ('Father' of battle shonen manga): Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump
Manga, 1 vol, 1957
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Author:7
Takahashi Macoto (Pioneer of shojo art style): Sakura Namiki, Arashi o Koete
Manga, 5 vol, 1996
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Matsumoto Taiyo (Manga's most prolific 'genius'): Ping Pong, Sunny, Tekkonkinkreet
Manga, 49 vol, 1976
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Miuchi Suzue (Legendary shojo mangaka): Glass no Kamen, Youkihiden
Manga, 26 vol, 1981
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Adachi Mitsuru (Legendary coming of age/romance mangaka): Touch, H2, Rough, Cross Game
Manga, 5 vol, 1980
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Azuma Hideo (Influential 'new wave' mangaka, progenitor of loli culture): Nanako SOS, Shissou Nikki, Fujori Nikki
Manga, 11 vol, 1980
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Yamagishi Ryoko (An innovator of shojo and ballet manga: Hi Izuru Tokoro no Tenshi, Terpsichora
Manga, 7 vol, 1978
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Oshima Yumiko (Popularized 'catgirl' archetype, part of the legendary Year 24 group): Wata no Kuni Hoshi, Banana Bread no Pudding
Manga, 18 vol, 1994
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Author:9
Urasawa Naoki (An influential master storyteller): Monster, 20th Century Boys, YAWARA!, Pluto
Manga, 9 vol, 1986
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Ikegami Ryoichi (Pioneer of seinen and gekiga art style): Crying Freeman, Heat
Manga, 10 vol, 1972
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Ikeda Riyoko (Giant of shojo and historical manga): Versailles no Bara, Oniisama e...
Manga, 2 vol, 2008
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Tatsumi Yoshihiro (The genesis of gekiga): Gekiga Hyouryuu, Tokyo Ubasuteyama
Manga, 38 vol, 1967
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Author:10
Akatsuka Fujio (The 'King' of gag manga): Tensai Bakabon, Osomatsu-kun, Himitsu no Akko-chan, Mouretsu Atarou, Let's La Gon
Manga, 1 vol, 2001
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Takano Fumiko (An influential 'new wave' mangaka): Kiiroi Hon, Zettai Anzen Kamisori
Manga, 1 vol, 1965
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Tsuge Yoshiharu (Literary manga, incredibly influential 'alternative' mangaka): Nejishiki, Munou no Hito
Manga, 5 vol, 1987
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Taniguchi Jiro (Literary manga): Bocchan no Jidai, Haruka na Machi e, Kodoku no Gourmet
Manga, 5 vol, 1976
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Takemiya Keiko (Pioneer of shojo and yaoi manga, part of the Year 24 group): Terra e..., Kaze to Ki no Uta
Manga, 20 vol, 1968
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Chiba Tetsuya (Legendary sports, shonen and shojo mangaka): Ashita no Joe, Ore wa Teppei, Notari Matsutarou
Manga, 3 vol, 1974
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Matsumoto Leiji (Influential artist in both manga and anime): Uchuu Senkan Yamato, Ginga Tetsudou 999, Captain Harlock, Queen Emeraldas
Manga, 16 vol, 1964
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Fujiko Fujio A (One half of the legendary Fujiko Fujio duo): Ninja Hattori-kun, The Laughing Salesman, Obake no Q-Tarou
Manga, 4 vol, 1969
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Mizuno Hideko (Early pioneer of shojo manga): Fire!, Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken
Manga, 21 vol, 1964
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Shirato Sanpei (Pioneer of gekiga): Kamui Den, Ninja Bugeichou
Manga, ? vol, 1968
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Saito Takao (Influential gekiga artist): Golgo 13, Survival
Manga, 24 vol, 1976
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Umezu Kazuo (The master of horror manga): Makoto-chan, Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu
Manga, 16 vol, 1983
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Morohoshi Daijirou (Influential horror/sci-fi mangaka): Saiyuu Youenden, Yokai Hunter
Manga, 45 vol, 1946
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Hasegawa Machiko (Creator of Japan's most popular newspaper comic strip): Sazae-san, Ijiwaru Baasan
Manga, 1 vol, 1955
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Sugiura Shigeru (Influential pioneer of gag manga): Ninja Sarutobi Sasuke
Manga, 4 vol, 1961
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Nagashima Shinji (Pioneer of Seinen manga): Mangaka Zankoku Monogatari
Manga, 28 vol, 1970
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Koike Kazuo (Influential gekiga writer): Kozure Ookami
Manga, 1 vol, 1979
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Matsumoto Masahiko (Pioneer of gekiga): Gekiga Baka-tachi!!, Tobacco-ya no Musume
