Celebrated For Works Such As Ashita No Joe And Ore Wa Teppei

Tetsuya Chiba, legendary manga artist, passes away at 82

Celebrated for works such as "Ashita no Joe" and "Ore wa Teppei"

Influential figure in the world of manga and anime

Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist renowned for his captivating sports and action mangas, passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 82. Chiba's illustrious career spanned over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of manga and anime.

Chiba's most famous works include "Ashita no Joe" (Tomorrow's Joe), a boxing manga that follows the story of Joe Yabuki, an orphan who aspires to become a professional boxer. The manga, which was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1968 to 1973, gained immense popularity and was adapted into several anime series and films. "Ashita no Joe" is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports mangas ever created, and its impact on the genre is undeniable.

Another notable work by Chiba is "Ore wa Teppei" (I Am Teppei), a judo manga that follows the journey of Teppei Sakuragi, a young man who overcomes adversity to become a judo champion. Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1965 to 1969, "Ore wa Teppei" was also a critical and commercial success, further solidifying Chiba's reputation as a master storyteller.