The manga industry is mourning the loss of Tetsuya Chiba, who passed away on October 27. Chiba left a significant mark on the medium, most notably through his seminal boxing series Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe). Beyond his creative output, Chiba held a leadership role in the industry as the chairman of the Japan Cartoonist Association. His contributions were recognized at the highest levels of Japanese cultural institutions; in 2022, he became one of the first two manga creators nominated to the Japan Art Academy. In 2024, he achieved a historic milestone as the first manga creator to be honored with the Order of Culture award.
Manga Creator Tetsuya Chiba Passes Away
Tetsuya Chiba, the influential creator of Ashita no Joe and former chairman of the Japan Cartoonist Association, has passed away.
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