Akio Chiba

was a Japanese manga artist.

Early life On 29 January 1943, Chiba was born in Shenyang, Manchukuo (now part Liaoning, China).

Career Chiba was known for publishing his works in both shōnen and shōjo magazines. Chiba made his professional debut in 1967 with his manga Sabu to Chibi while working as an assistant to his older brother, Tetsuya. In 1977, he won the 22nd Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen for his work on Captain and Play Ball.

Personal On 13 September 1984, Chiba committed suicide due to issues related to bipolar disorder. He was 41 years old.

Works Listed chronologically. Kōsha Ura no Eleven (February 1971, Bessatsu Shōnen Jump, Shueisha) Han-chan (September 1971, Bessatsu Shōnen Jump) Michikusa (January 1972, Bessatsu Shōnen Sunday) Captain (26 volumes, 1972–1979, Bessatsu Shōnen Jump, made into an anime series in 1980) Play Ball (22 volumes, 1973–1978, Weekly Shōnen Jump) Fushigi Tōbo-kun (1982–1983, Monthly Shōnen Jump, written by Tarō Nami) Champ (April–November 1984, Monthly Shōnen Jump, written by Tarō Nami) This was his last work.

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