- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Artist, Illustrator
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1952-03-26
- Hometown
- Shizuoka, Japan
- Years active
- 1967
Yoshitaka Amano
天野喜孝
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A Japanese artist, illustrator and designer.
Amano first came into prominence in the late '60s working on the anime adaptation of Speed Racer. He later became the creator of iconic and influential characters such as Gatchaman, Tekkaman, Hutch the Honeybee and Casshan. In 1982 he went independent and became a freelance artist, finding success as an illustrator for numerous authors, and worked on best-selling novel series, such as The Guin Saga and Vampire Hunter D. He is also known for his commissioned illustrations for the popular video-game franchise Final Fantasy.
Since the '90s Amano has been creating and exhibiting paintings featuring his iconic retro pop icons in galleries around the world, primarily painting on aluminium box panels with acrylic and automotive paint. He is a 5-time winner of the Seiun Award, and also won the 1999 Bram Stoker Award for his collaboration with Neil Gaiman, Sandman: The Dream Hunters.
Amano's influences include early Western comic books, Orientalism, art nouveau, and Japanese woodblock prints. In early 2010, he established Studio Devaloka, a film production company.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yoshitaka Amano's name in other languages?
Yoshitaka Amano is also known as 天野喜孝, 天野嘉孝.
When is Yoshitaka Amano's birthday?
Yoshitaka Amano was born on March 26, 1952.
How old is Yoshitaka Amano?
Yoshitaka Amano is 74 years old.
What is Yoshitaka Amano's gender?
Yoshitaka Amano is male.
What does Yoshitaka Amano do?
Yoshitaka Amano works as Artist, Illustrator.
What language does Yoshitaka Amano voice in?
Yoshitaka Amano performs in Japanese.
Where is Yoshitaka Amano from?
Yoshitaka Amano is from Shizuoka, Japan.
