Japanese manga artist Kazuo Umezu, famous for horror manga series such as "Hebi Shojo" (Reptilia) and "Nekome Kozo" (Cat Eyed Boy), passed away on October 28 at the age of 88.
Japanese manga artist Kazuo Umezu, known for horror works such as "Hyoryu Kyoshitsu" (Drifting Classroom) , died in Tokyo on October 28 at the age of 88.
According to information from publisher Shogakukan, the artist had to undergo treatment for malignant stomach cancer.
Born in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, artist Umezu grew up in neighboring Nara Prefecture and began drawing comics when he was in fourth grade. His career began while he was in high school.
In the 1960s, he released horror manga such as "Hebi Shojo" (Reptilia) and "Nekome Kozo" (Cat Eyed Boy) .
During his career, he won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1975 for many works, including the series "The Drifting Classroom," which depicts elementary school students traveling back in time to a devastated future world .
Alongside his horror works, his satirical manga series "Makoto-chan" became a phenomenon, as children across Japan imitated the iconic "gwash" hand gesture of the main character, kindergartener Makoto Sawada.
Additionally, his science fiction comic " Watashi wa Shingo" (My Name is Shingo) , featuring a robot that can develop emotions, was awarded the 2018 Heritage Award at the Angouleme International Comics Festival, one of the largest comics festivals in Europe.
The late artist Umezu himself was also a famous television personality, often appearing in his signature red and white striped shirt./.
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