Monkey Punch, creator of megahit Japan comic Lupin III, dies at 81
His office, MP Pictures, said Wednesday that Monkey Punch, whose real name is Kazuhiko Kato, died of pneumonia on April 11.
The cartoon also was adapted for TV animation and movies, some directed by renowned animators including Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. The hard-boiled, yet comical story with a bit of sexy content has quickly won adult comic fans and became a longtime bestseller. Kato's intended readership was adults, and he reportedly has told younger fans to watch Lupin TV animation and read comic books when they become high school students.
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