- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1961-11-23
- Hometown
- Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- A
Masamune Shirow
士郎正宗
Shirow studied oil painting at Osaka University of Arts. While in college, he developed an interest in manga, which led him to create his own complete work, Black Magic, which was published in the manga dōjinshi Atlas. His work caught the eye of Seishinsha President Harumichi Aoki, who offered to publish him.
The result was best-selling manga Appleseed, a full volume of densely plotted drama taking place in an ambiguous future. The story was a sensation, and won the 1986 Seiun Award for Best Manga. After a professional reprint of Black Magic and a second volume of Appleseed, he released Dominion in 1986. Two more volumes of Appleseed followed before he began work on Ghost in the Shell.
In 2007, he collaborated again with Production I.G to co-create the original concept for the anime television series Shinreigari/Ghost Hound, Production I.G's 20th anniversary project. A further original collaboration with Production I.G began airing in April 2008, titled Real Drive.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Masamune Shirow's name in other languages?
Masamune Shirow is also known as 士郎正宗, Masamune Shirou.
When is Masamune Shirow's birthday?
Masamune Shirow was born on November 23, 1961.
How old is Masamune Shirow?
Masamune Shirow is 64 years old.
What is Masamune Shirow's gender?
Masamune Shirow is male.
What is Masamune Shirow's blood type?
Masamune Shirow's blood type is A.
What does Masamune Shirow do?
Masamune Shirow works as Mangaka.
What language does Masamune Shirow voice in?
Masamune Shirow performs in Japanese.
Where is Masamune Shirow from?
Masamune Shirow is from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
