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Katsuhiro Otomo

Writing

Born April 14, 1954 · Miyagi, Japan

Also known as Katsuhiro Ôtomo · Katsuhiro Ootomo

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Biography

Katsuhiro Otomo is a Japanese comic book creator, screenwriter and film director. He is best known as the creator of the manga Akira and its animated film adaptation. He also directed several live-action movies.

Awards & recognition

  • Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême · 2015
  • Officer of Arts and Letters · 2014
  • Medal with Purple Ribbon · 2013
  • Winsor McCay Award · 2013
  • Will Eisner Hall of Fame · 2012
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  • Kodansha Manga Award · 1984
  • Seiun Award — Best Comic · 1984
  • Nihon SF Taisho Award · 1983
  • Seiun Award — Best Comic · 1982
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Filmography7 titles

Akira

1988Comic Book, Director, Screenplay

Memories

1995Character Designer, Director, Executive Producer, Original Story, Screenplay

Metropolis

2001Screenplay, Storyboard Artist

Steamboy

2004Director, Original Story, Screenplay

Neo Tokyo

1987Director, Screenplay

Short Peace

2013Director, Original Story, Screenplay

Onigamiden - Legend of the Millennium Dragon

2011Conceptual Design