Ashita no Joe Creator Tetsuya Chiba Dies at 87
Tetsuya Chiba, the acclaimed manga artist best known for creating the influential boxing series Ashita no Joe, has died at the age of 87. His most famous work ran from 1968 to 1973 and inspired multiple anime adaptations over the decades.
Chiba had been battling health issues in recent years, including heart surgery in January 2022 and eye procedures. He recently placed his autobiographical manga Hinemosu Notari Nikki on hiatus due to poor health. The industry honored him with the Order of Culture award in 2024.
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Key facts
- Name
- Tetsuya Chiba
- Age at death
- 87
- Famous Work
- Ashita no Joe
- Work Run Dates
- 1968-1973
- Award
- Order of Culture
- Award Year
- 2024
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