Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto

Japanese manga artist (1938–2023)

Leiji Matsumoto was a Japanese manga artist, and creator of several anime and manga series. He was best known for masterminding legendary franchises, such as Space Battleship Yamato, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, and Galaxy Express 999. His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 1 film (1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1980 Be Forever Yamato Masuda, ToshioToshio Masuda 145 min Color