Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, creator of the series 'Ashita no Joe', has died at the age of 87
Tetsuya Chiba, a major manga figure, died at age 87. Kodansha established the Tetsuya Chiba award to honor young manga artists. His works depicted young athletes and post-war Japan's struggles and hopes, and he often spoke about peace. Shogakukan credited him with shaping manga culture and named him the author of Ashita no Joe.
- Tetsuya Chiba, a major figure in manga, died at age 87.
- Kodansha established the Tetsuya Chiba award to honor young manga authors.
- Chiba's works often depicted the physical and mental growth of young athletes.
- Shogakukan attributed to Chiba the contribution to manga culture in Japan.
- Chiba taught at universities and presided over the Japanese Association of Cartoonists.
- Kodansha stated that countless aspiring manga artists took Chiba's words seriously.
- Chiba began working as a manga artist in 1956.
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