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Takashi Yanase

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Born February 6, 1919 · Kochi, Japan

Died October 13, 2013

Also known as やなせ たかし · 柳瀬嵩

Biography

Takashi Yanase was a Japanese writer, poet, illustrator and lyricist. He was best known as the creator of the picture book and animated series Anpanman. Yanase was chairman of the Japan Cartoonists Association from May 2000 to 2012.

Awards & recognition

  • Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class

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