Fujiko Fujio
Fujiko Fujio (藤子 不二雄) was a manga writing duo formed by Japanese manga artists Hiroshi Fujimoto (藤本 弘, Fujimoto Hiroshi, December 1, 1933 – September 23, 1996) and Motoo Abiko (安孫子 素雄, Abiko Motoo, March 10, 1934 – April 6, 2022). Professional debut in 1951 (under the authors' names "Abiko Motoo, Fujimoto Hiroshi"). Used the Fujiko Fujio name from 1953 until dissolution of the partnership in 1987, upon Fujimoto's illness. The pair was best known for their popular comedies, including Obake no Q-Tarō, Ninja Hattori-kun, Kaibutsu-kun, Perman, Kiteretsu Daihyakka, and Doraemon of which is officially recognized as a cultural icon of modern Japan. Some influences of most of their projects are the many works of acclaimed manga artist Osamu Tezuka and some cartoons and comic books.
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Abiko (top) and Fujimoto (bottom) | |
| Native name | 藤子 不二雄 |
| Born | Hiroshi Fujimoto (藤本 弘) Motoo Abiko (安孫子 素雄) Fujimoto: December 1, 1933 in Takaoka, Toyama, Japan Abiko: March 10, 1934 in Himi, Toyama, Japan |
| Died | Fujimoto: September 23, 1996 (aged 62) in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Abiko: April 6, 2022 (aged 88) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Pen name | Fujiko Fujio (common,1953–1988) Fujiko F. Fujio (Fujimoto,1989–) Fujiko Fujio A (Abiko,1988–) |
| Occupation | Manga artists |
| Years active | 1951–1987 (act under one name) –1996 (F,A act in each) –2022 (Only A) |
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