Naoki Urasawa

Naoki Urasawa

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Naoki Urasawa is a renowned Japanese manga artist, celebrated for his mastery in crafting intricate thrillers. Born in 1960, he gained international acclaim with works such as 'Monster,' which tells the gripping story of a surgeon pursued by the child he once saved, who has turned into a notorious murderer. Urasawa's surreal narrative in '20th Century Boys' explores a group of friends entangled in an apocalyptic cult, further showcasing his storytelling prowess. Following a period of darkness in Japanese society post the 2011 earthquake, Urasawa shifted towards lighter themes in his latest series, 'Asadora!,' which began in 2018 and has been well-received in France. He recently attended the Rendez-vous de la bande dessinée d’Amiens, where his work was highlighted in an exhibition.

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Naoki Urasawa is known for works such as 20th Century Boys and provided inspiration through his online tutorials.

Manga: Two brothers from Amravati taught themselves manga through Dragon Ball and YouTube; now Japan’s Kadokawa is publishing their series
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-24
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Naoki Urasawa is known for his mastery in international thrillers with works like Monster and 20th Century Boys.

Naoki Urasawa, mangaka : « Au Japon, on a conscience que la vie peut prendre fin à tout moment à cause de catastrophes »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-06-09
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