- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1920-01-30
- Date of death
- 1992-05-27
- Hometown
- Taku, Saga Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1935, 1987
Machiko Hasegawa
長谷川町子
Machiko Hasegawa was one of the first female manga artists. She started her own comic strip, Sazae-san, in 1946. It reached national circulation via the Asahi Shimbun in 1949, and ran daily until Hasegawa decided to retire in February 1974. Her comic strip was turned into a dramatic radio series in 1955 and a weekly animated series in 1969, which is still running as of 2021. She received People's Honor Award in 1992. She died of heart failure at the age of 72 on May 27, 1992.
She has been awarded with a post mortem award on the Special Prize category of the 24th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards.
Signature works
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Frequently asked questions
What is Machiko Hasegawa's name in other languages?
Machiko Hasegawa is also known as 長谷川町子.
When is Machiko Hasegawa's birthday?
Machiko Hasegawa was born on January 30, 1920.
How old is Machiko Hasegawa?
Machiko Hasegawa is 72 years old.
When did Machiko Hasegawa die?
Machiko Hasegawa passed away on May 27, 1992.
What is Machiko Hasegawa's gender?
Machiko Hasegawa is female.
What does Machiko Hasegawa do?
Machiko Hasegawa works as Mangaka.
What language does Machiko Hasegawa voice in?
Machiko Hasegawa performs in Japanese.
Where is Machiko Hasegawa from?
Machiko Hasegawa is from Taku, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
