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Leiji Matsumoto, manga creator of epic space sagas, dies aged 85

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Leiji Matsumoto, the famed Japanese manga and anime creator of epic space sagas including "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock", has died aged 85, his office said on Monday.

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BBC News

Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

Leiji Matsumoto, manga creator of epic space sagas, dies aged 85

Leiji Matsumoto, the famed Japanese manga and anime creator of epic space sagas including "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock", has died aged 85, his office said on Monday.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Leiji Matsumoto, Legendary Manga Creator, Dies Of Heart Attack

Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan's comic-book and anime worlds, has died aged 85, production company Toei said Monday. Matsumoto's cult works such as "Space Battleship Yamato", "Captain Harlock" and "Galaxy Express 999" were adapted into animated TV series and films that enjoyed global popularity in the 1970s and 80s. He also supervised production of an anime set to the songs of French elec…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Leiji Matsumoto, creator of 'Space Battleship Yamato,' dies

TOKYO (AP) — Leiji Matsumoto, the anime creator known for ”Space Battleship Yamato” and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes, has died at age 85. His manga works “Galaxy Express 999” and “Space Pirate Captain Herlock” were adapted into television anime series in the 1970s and became huge hits in and outside Japan.

1 year ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Leiji Matsumoto, manga creator of epic space sagas, dies aged 85

Leiji Matsumoto Dies: Leiji Matsumoto was also known for his work with Yoshinobu Nishizaki on the 1970s TV series "Space Battleship Yamato" - titled "Star Blazers" in the United States.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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