- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka, Animator
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1921-03-03
- Date of death
- 1954-06-26
- Hometown
- Tokyo, Japan
Eiichi Fukui
福井英一
After graduating from junior high school, Fukui joined the animation department of the movie studio Nippon Eigasha as an animator. Frustrated with the business, he turned his back on animation when the studio closed in 1949. The same year he made his manga debut.
In 1952 his judo comedy Igaguri-kun became a big hit. In the wake of this success he developed a fierce rivalry with Osamu Tezuka, each trying to outdo the other.
Fukui suddenly died on June 26, 1954 from karoshi (overwork). At this time he was writing Akadou Suzunosuke, which was picked up by Tsunayoshi Takeuchi and became a huge success.
(Source: MangaUpdates, edited)
Genre preference
- Comedy33%
- Sports33%
- Action17%
- Drama17%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Eiichi Fukui's name in other languages?
Eiichi Fukui is also known as 福井英一.
When is Eiichi Fukui's birthday?
Eiichi Fukui was born on March 3, 1921.
How old is Eiichi Fukui?
Eiichi Fukui is 33 years old.
When did Eiichi Fukui die?
Eiichi Fukui passed away on June 26, 1954.
What is Eiichi Fukui's gender?
Eiichi Fukui is male.
What does Eiichi Fukui do?
Eiichi Fukui works as Mangaka, Animator.
What language does Eiichi Fukui voice in?
Eiichi Fukui performs in Japanese.
Where is Eiichi Fukui from?
Eiichi Fukui is from Tokyo, Japan.
