Shigeru Mizuki
Shigeru Mura (Japanese: 武良 茂, Hepburn: Mura Shigeru, March 8, 1922 – November 30, 2015), also known as Shigeru Mizuki (水木 しげる, Mizuki Shigeru), was a Japanese manga artist and historian. He was known for his yōkai manga such as GeGeGe no Kitarō and Akuma-kun, as well as for his war stories based on his own war manga such as Shōwa-shi.
| Shigeru Mizuki 水木 しげる | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shigeru Mura March 8, 1922 Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | November 30, 2015 (aged 93) Tokyo, Japan |
| Area(s) | Manga artist |
Notable works | |
| Awards | See below |
| Spouse(s) | Nunoe Mura |
He was born in Osaka, grew up in Sakaiminato, Tottori, then moved to Chōfu, Tokyo, where he remained until his death. His pen-name, Mizuki, comes from the time when he managed an inn called 'Mizuki Manor' while he drew pictures for kamishibai.
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