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Leiji Matsumoto

Bio: Leiji Matsumoto was a Japanese mangaka, creator of several anime and manga series. His wife Miyako Maki is also a manga artist

Born: Tue, Jan 25 1938

Birthplace: Kurume, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan

Death: Mon, Feb 13 2023

Leiji Matsumoto is 85 years old

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Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 2: The Assault of the Burning Sun

Leiji Matsumoto will be

85 in Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 2: The Assault of the Burning Sun

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Nov 22 2024

Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion

Leiji Matsumoto would have been no older than

85 in Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Jul 19 2024

Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey

Leiji Matsumoto was

84 in Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey

as 'Original Film Writer'.

Fri, Feb 04 2022

Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off

Leiji Matsumoto was

83 in Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off

as 'Original Film Writer'.

Fri, Oct 08 2021

"Uchuu Senkan Yamato" to Iu Jidai: Seireki 2202-nen no Sentaku

Leiji Matsumoto was

82 in "Uchuu Senkan Yamato" to Iu Jidai: Seireki 2202-nen no Sentaku

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Jan 15 2021

Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love

Leiji Matsumoto was

79 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love

as 'Original Film Writer, Creator'.

Sat, Feb 25 2017

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark

Leiji Matsumoto was

76 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark

as 'Original Concept, Original Film Writer'.

Sat, Dec 06 2014

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

Leiji Matsumoto was

76 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

as 'Original Film Writer, Creator'.

Sat, Oct 11 2014

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

Leiji Matsumoto was

75 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Sep 07 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes

Leiji Matsumoto was

75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Aug 23 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy

Leiji Matsumoto was

75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Jun 15 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Arrival! Large Magellanic Cloud

Leiji Matsumoto was

75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Arrival! Large Magellanic Cloud

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Jun 14 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: The Redolence of Intergalactic Space

Leiji Matsumoto was

75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: The Redolence of Intergalactic Space

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Apr 13 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Defense of the Galactic March

Leiji Matsumoto was

74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Defense of the Galactic March

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Jan 12 2013

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Endless Voyage

Leiji Matsumoto was

74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Endless Voyage

as 'Original Story'.

Fri, Oct 12 2012

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the Heliosphere

Leiji Matsumoto was

74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the Heliosphere

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Jun 30 2012

Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Leiji Matsumoto was

74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Apr 07 2012

Space Battleship Yamato

Leiji Matsumoto was

72 in Space Battleship Yamato

as 'Comic Book'.

Wed, Dec 01 2010

Galaxy Express 999 - Beyond the Diamond Ring

Leiji Matsumoto was

71 in Galaxy Express 999 - Beyond the Diamond Ring

as 'Writer'.

Wed, Sep 09 2009

The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet

Leiji Matsumoto was

68 in The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Dec 30 2006

Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

Leiji Matsumoto was

65 in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

as 'Original Series Design, Director, Art Designer'.

Wed, May 28 2003

Cosmo Warrior Zero: Marina's Special

Leiji Matsumoto was

64 in Cosmo Warrior Zero: Marina's Special

as 'Writer'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

Leiji Matsumoto was

60 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

as 'Author'.

Sat, Mar 07 1998

DNA Sights 999.9

Leiji Matsumoto was

59 in DNA Sights 999.9

as 'Original Story'.

Thu, Jan 01 1998

Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light

Leiji Matsumoto was

48 in Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light

as 'Creator'.

Tue, Apr 01 1986

Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space

Leiji Matsumoto was

47 in Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Mar 16 1985

Space Battleship Yamato - Final Chapter

Leiji Matsumoto was

45 in Space Battleship Yamato - Final Chapter

as 'Story, Director, Original Film Writer'.

Sat, Mar 19 1983

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth

Leiji Matsumoto was

44 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth

as 'Writer, Original Story'.

Wed, Jul 28 1982

Queen Millennia

Leiji Matsumoto was

44 in Queen Millennia

as 'Original Story, Art Direction'.

Sat, Mar 13 1982

Adieu Galaxy Express 999

Leiji Matsumoto was

43 in Adieu Galaxy Express 999

as 'Author'.

Sat, Aug 01 1981

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!

as 'Original Series Creator, Writer, Creator'.

Thu, Oct 02 1980

The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor

as 'Director, Comic Book'.

Sat, Aug 16 1980

The Legend of Marine Snow

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in The Legend of Marine Snow

as 'Writer, Director, Original Concept'.

Tue, Aug 12 1980

Be Forever Yamato

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in Be Forever Yamato

as 'Director, Script, Original Story, Original Film Writer'.

Fri, Aug 01 1980

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas

as 'Original Series Creator, Writer, Original Concept'.

Thu, Apr 03 1980

Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass

Leiji Matsumoto was

42 in Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass

as 'Original Series Creator, Writer, Creator'.

Fri, Mar 14 1980

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!

Leiji Matsumoto was

41 in Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!

as 'Original Story, Original Series Creator, Writer'.

Thu, Oct 11 1979

Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage

Leiji Matsumoto was

41 in Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage

as 'Writer, Original Film Writer'.

Mon, Sep 10 1979

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

Leiji Matsumoto was

41 in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

as 'Series Writer, Author'.

Sat, Aug 04 1979

Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger

Leiji Matsumoto was

41 in Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Mar 17 1979

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

Leiji Matsumoto was

40 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

as 'Creator, Comic Book'.

Sat, Jul 22 1978

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato

Leiji Matsumoto was

40 in Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato

as 'Director, Story, Original Film Writer'.

Fri, Jul 14 1978

Dangard Ace: The Great Space War

Leiji Matsumoto was

40 in Dangard Ace: The Great Space War

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Mar 18 1978

Space Battleship Yamato

Leiji Matsumoto was

39 in Space Battleship Yamato

as 'Story, Characters'.

Sat, Aug 06 1977

Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army

Leiji Matsumoto was

39 in Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Jul 17 1977

The Zero Century: Harlock

Leiji Matsumoto will be

85+ in The Zero Century: Harlock

as 'Comic Book'.

Unreleased

The Zero Century: Maetel

Leiji Matsumoto will be

85+ in The Zero Century: Maetel

as 'Comic Book'.

Unreleased

The Zero Century: Emeraldas

Leiji Matsumoto will be

85+ in The Zero Century: Emeraldas

as 'Comic Book'.

Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage

Leiji Matsumoto was

83+ in Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 2021

Ozma

Leiji Matsumoto was

74+ in Ozma

as 'Original Concept, Original Story, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 16 2012

Space Symphony Maetel

Leiji Matsumoto was

66+ in Space Symphony Maetel

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2004

Great Yamato No. Zero

Leiji Matsumoto was

66+ in Great Yamato No. Zero

as 'Original Film Writer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 31 2004

The Galaxy Railways

Leiji Matsumoto was

65+ in The Galaxy Railways

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 2003

Submarine Super 99

Leiji Matsumoto was

65+ in Submarine Super 99

as 'Comic Book'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 2003

Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey

Leiji Matsumoto was

64+ in Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey

as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 21 2002

Gun Frontier

Leiji Matsumoto was

64+ in Gun Frontier

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 28 2002

Cosmo Warrior Zero

Leiji Matsumoto was

63+ in Cosmo Warrior Zero

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001

Maetel Legend

Leiji Matsumoto was

62+ in Maetel Legend

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 2000

Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs

Leiji Matsumoto was

61+ in Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs

as 'Writer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1999

Queen Emeraldas

Leiji Matsumoto was

60+ in Queen Emeraldas

as 'Original Series Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jul 15 1998

The Cockpit

Leiji Matsumoto was

55+ in The Cockpit

as 'Comic Book, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1993

Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX

Leiji Matsumoto was

44+ in Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 1982

Queen Millennia

Leiji Matsumoto was

43+ in Queen Millennia

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1981

Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey

Leiji Matsumoto was

41+ in Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey

as 'Character Designer'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 09 1980

Star Blazers

Leiji Matsumoto was

41+ in Star Blazers

as 'Director, Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1979

Galaxy Express 999

Leiji Matsumoto was

40+ in Galaxy Express 999

as 'Comic Book'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1978

Starzinger

Leiji Matsumoto was

40+ in Starzinger

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

Leiji Matsumoto was

40+ in Space Pirate Captain Harlock

as 'Comic Book'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1978

Planet Robot Danguard Ace

Leiji Matsumoto was

39+ in Planet Robot Danguard Ace

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1977

Space Battleship Yamato

Leiji Matsumoto was

36+ in Space Battleship Yamato

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1974