Katsuhiro Otomo is a Japanese manga artist and filmmaker born on April 14, 1954. He is best known for creating the manga series Akira and its animated film adaptation, as well as directing live action films such as Mushishi. He has been credited with revolutionizing the manga and anime industry and is considered one of the most influential creators in the industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)
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About
Creator of the manga Akira and its animated film adaptation, as well as Director of live action films such as Mushishi.
Before Fame
He was obsessed with film as a youth and would often take three-hour train rides from his home to the nearest cinema.
Trivia
His major breakthrough, the manga Akira, took eight years to complete and resulted in over two thousand pages of artwork.
Family Life
He married a woman named Yoko.
Associated With
He and Naruto Artist Masashi Kishimoto were acclaimed Japanese manga artists.