Yōichi Takahashi
Japanese illustrator, creator of Manga

Born
July 28th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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An illustrator and manga artist, famous for creating the popular soccer manga series 'Captain Tsubasa'. This series, which debuted in 1981, follows the adventures of a young soccer player and has inspired numerous adaptations, including anime series and video games. The work significantly contributed to the popularity of soccer in Japan and influenced a generation of players and fans. Additionally, the series has seen success internationally and has been translated into multiple languages.
Created the manga series 'Captain Tsubasa'
Influenced soccer culture in Japan
Inspired several anime adaptations
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