- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1967-10-25
- Hometown
- Tokyo, Japan
- Years active
- 1987
Taiyou Matsumoto
松本大洋
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Originally he wanted to become a famous soccer player, but eventually chose an artistic profession instead. He made his debut in Afternoon, Kodansha's monthly seinen manga magazine, but is probably best known for his works with Kodansha's rival publisher Shogakukan. He has received critical praise for his unconventional and often surrealist art style. Ping Pong and Blue Spring have both been adapted into live-action feature films. Furthermore, acclaimed animation studio Studio 4°C adapted Tekkonkinkreet into an animated feature film in 2006, and in 2014 Tatsunoko Production produced an anime adaptation of Ping Pong, which was directed by Masaaki Yuasa.
In 2007 he received an Excellence Award for manga at the Japan Media Arts Festival for the art of Takemitsu Zamurai.
Taiyo is the cousin of Santa Inoue, another critically acclaimed mangaka.
His wife Saho Touno is also a mangaka and assists Taiyou with erasing, coloring, and occasional editorial guidance.
Signature works
Career timeline
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19992022
Genre preference
- Drama24%
- Psychological24%
- Slice of Life17%
- Action9%
- Supernatural9%
- Sports9%
- Adventure5%
- Fantasy3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Taiyou Matsumoto's name in other languages?
Taiyou Matsumoto is also known as 松本大洋.
When is Taiyou Matsumoto's birthday?
Taiyou Matsumoto was born on October 25, 1967.
How old is Taiyou Matsumoto?
Taiyou Matsumoto is 58 years old.
What is Taiyou Matsumoto's gender?
Taiyou Matsumoto is male.
What does Taiyou Matsumoto do?
Taiyou Matsumoto works as Mangaka.
What language does Taiyou Matsumoto voice in?
Taiyou Matsumoto performs in Japanese.
Where is Taiyou Matsumoto from?
Taiyou Matsumoto is from Tokyo, Japan.
