Writer
Leiji Matsumoto
1938 – 2023
- Active years (films on this site)
- 1979–2010
- Schools and movements
- Contemporary Asian Cinema
Biography
Leiji Matsumoto 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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Awards and honours
International
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette 2010
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 2012
National / local
- Kōdansha Cultural Award 1972
- Seiun Awards 1975
- Japan Cartoonists Association Award 1978
- Shogakukan Manga Award 1978
- Medal with Purple Ribbon 2001
Directors worked with
3 films on this site
- Galaxy Express 999: The Movie 1979 · Rintaro · IMDb 7.3 · Writer
- Adieu Galaxy Express 999 1981 · Rintaro · IMDb 7.0 · Writer
- Space Battleship Yamato 2010 · Takashi Yamazaki · IMDb 6.0 · Writer