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Makoto Kobayashi

b. 1958

Japanese manga artist

Mangaka Manga artist

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About Makoto Kobayashi

Born 1958. Makoto Kobayashi is a Japanese mangaka and manga artist.

(born May 13, 1958) is a Japanese manga artist who is best known for his unusual drawing style. One of his best known manga is What's Michael?, a manga about a curious orange cat and his many adventures that is often compared with Garfield. His earliest work is Grapple Three Brothers, which won the Shōnen magazine New manga artist award. He has twice won the Kodansha Manga Award, for in 1981 and What's Michael? in 1986.

Works

Manga Grapple Three Brothers Sanshirō of 1, 2 Judo-bu Monogatari (Story of a Judo Club) JJM: Joshi Judou-bu Monogatari I am Makkoi Club 9 Gaburin (Goblin) Chichonmanchi (Hell of Love & Ecstasy) (Stairway to Heaven) What's Michael? Go Iwashimizu Gekiha Hasegawa Shin White Spotted Butterfly Yuki-Onna Fighting Detectives

Anime Judo Bu Monogatari OAV What's Michael? OAV What's Michael? 2 OAV What's Michael? TV

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Important facts

Born

13 May 1958, Niigata

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Mangaka, Manga artist

Nationality

Japan

Also known as

Kobayashi Makoto

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Makoto Kobayashi's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Makoto Kobayashi?

Japanese manga artist

When was Makoto Kobayashi born?

Makoto Kobayashi was born on 13 May 1958 in Niigata.

What is Makoto Kobayashi's occupation?

Makoto Kobayashi is a mangaka and manga artist.

What nationality is Makoto Kobayashi?

Makoto Kobayashi is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Makoto Kobayashi

· Wikidata: Q376174

· DBpedia: Makoto Kobayashi (artist)

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