- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1922-03-08
- Date of death
- 2015-11-30
- Hometown
- Osaka, Japan
- Years active
- 1958, 2015
Shigeru Mizuki
水木しげる
A Japanese mangaka, illustrator and a leading researcher in youkai painting and youkai research. Although born in Osaka, he was raised in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture. In 1943, during World War II, he joined army as a soldier under New Guinea Front - Rabaul. After many harsh war experiences, he lost his left arm in an attack by the US.
He debuted in 1958 with his work "Rocketman." From 1960, he started releasing one of his most famous works "GeGeGe no Kitaro" series. For a while he worked for rental magazines, until 1964, when he debuted for his first commercial magazine, i.e, Garo. As a youkai researcher, he has served as president of the World Youkai Association , a member of the Japanese Folklore Society, and a member of the Council of the Folk Art Society.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Supernatural33%
- Horror20%
- Comedy13%
- Adventure11%
- Fantasy8%
- Action6%
- Drama6%
- Slice of Life4%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Shigeru Mizuki's name in other languages?
Shigeru Mizuki is also known as 水木しげる.
When is Shigeru Mizuki's birthday?
Shigeru Mizuki was born on March 8, 1922.
How old is Shigeru Mizuki?
Shigeru Mizuki is 93 years old.
When did Shigeru Mizuki die?
Shigeru Mizuki passed away on November 30, 2015.
What is Shigeru Mizuki's gender?
Shigeru Mizuki is male.
What does Shigeru Mizuki do?
Shigeru Mizuki works as Mangaka.
What language does Shigeru Mizuki voice in?
Shigeru Mizuki performs in Japanese.
Where is Shigeru Mizuki from?
Shigeru Mizuki is from Osaka, Japan.
