- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1928-01-14
- Date of death
- 2008-02-25
- Hometown
- Kitakyuushuu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Hisashi Sekiya
関谷ひさし
Sekiya started drawing manga while in high school. After graduation he joined the newspaper publisher Shin Kitakyushu Shinbunsha and worked for their comics department.
He became popular with sports and comedy manga from the late 50's onwards and received the 9th Shogakukan manga award for Stop! Niichan and "Fight-sensei".
Sekiya died on February the 25th, 2008.
In 2012 the newly opened Kitakyushu Manga Museum dedicated a corner to him, reconstructing his workplace. Alongside they exhibit over 10.000 manuscript pages of his.
Genre preference
- Action33%
- Horror33%
- Supernatural33%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Hisashi Sekiya's name in other languages?
Hisashi Sekiya is also known as 関谷ひさし, 関谷久.
When is Hisashi Sekiya's birthday?
Hisashi Sekiya was born on January 14, 1928.
How old is Hisashi Sekiya?
Hisashi Sekiya is 80 years old.
When did Hisashi Sekiya die?
Hisashi Sekiya passed away on February 25, 2008.
What is Hisashi Sekiya's gender?
Hisashi Sekiya is male.
What does Hisashi Sekiya do?
Hisashi Sekiya works as Mangaka.
What language does Hisashi Sekiya voice in?
Hisashi Sekiya performs in Japanese.
Where is Hisashi Sekiya from?
Hisashi Sekiya is from Kitakyuushuu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
