After getting to know a little bit more about the history of Japanese Animation. I just have to mention one of my favorite people in the manga and anime industry.
Kiyoshi Nagai was born September 6, 1945 and goes by the pen name Go Nagai. He is a manga author and has been a great influence to both manga and anime. He effectively pioneered their most representative genres, such as the Super Robot genre, Magical Girl Warrior genre, and the Horror genre. As a child, he was influenced by the work of Gustave Dore (Particularly the Japanese version of the Divine Comedy) and Osamu Tezuka. He dropped out of college because he fell ill and him being aware of his own mortality, he wanted to leave evidence that he lived. So he decided to pursue being a manga artist.
His most notable works are Mazinger Z (1972), Cutie Honey (1973), and Devilman (1972). He is known for intentionally breaking taboos. This caused him and his earlier works trouble with the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association). Most of his TV work have been fairly safe. Him and his work continues to be recognized till this day especially with the newest Devilman reboot releasing on Netflix named Devilman Crybaby.
ANIM223 - HISTORY OF ANIMATION - FALL 2019 