
桑田次郎
Kuwata was merely 13 when he made his manga debut 1948 with the book "Kaiki Seidan".
In 1957 he had his breakthrough with Maboroshi Tantei, which was adapted into a popular tv show. His next big hit followed in 1963 with 8 Man. However, the series came to an abrupt end when Kuwata, struggling with depression, was arrested for possessing a hand gun in 1965 and his assistants had to finish the final instalments by themselves. (They were not well received).
After this episode, Kuwata would continue creating action and sci-fi manga of varying popularity all the while still struggling with depression and alcoholism.
In 1977 he had an epiphany and converted to Buddhism, a move which reflects in his works since then.
(Source: MU)
Jirou Kuwata is also known as 桑田次郎, 桑田二郎.
Jirou Kuwata was born on April 17, 1935.
Jirou Kuwata is 85 years old.
Jirou Kuwata passed away on July 2, 2020.
Jirou Kuwata is male.
Jirou Kuwata works as Mangaka.
Jirou Kuwata performs in Japanese.
Jirou Kuwata is from Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Astro Boy

8 Man After

8 Man

Death Hunter

Bat-Manga!

8 Man

Edogawa Ranpo Youbi Gekigakan

8 Man vs Cyborg 009

Gekkou Kamen

Yami no Garou

Jingai Makyou

Ninpou Juuban Shoubu

Shiraga Oni

Kurayami no Me

Daimakyou

Android Pini

Arashi no Champion

Shingo

Interi Goemon

Elite

Baby Tech

Maboroshi Shiro

Shuujinsen

Masker Blue

Akumu no Shisha

Gekiga Black Hole X

Chouken Leap

Hyouman

Garoro Q

Gekiga Ushinawareta Muu Tairiku