Tatsuji KOMATSU

Tatsuji KOMATSU is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his work on the manga series "Kokou no Hito" (The Climber), which was serialized in the manga magazine "Big Comic Spirits" from 1982 to 2002. The series follows the life of a young man named Jiro Nanba, who dreams of becoming a professional rock climber. KOMATSU was born in 1954 in the city of Osaka, Japan. He began drawing manga at a young age, and he eventually decided to pursue a career as a manga artist. In 1976, he made his professional debut with the manga series "Tsuribito" (The Fisherman). KOMATSU's work is known for its realistic portrayal of climbing, and for its exploration of the themes of ambition, perseverance, and self-discovery. "Kokou no Hito" has been praised for its beautiful artwork and its moving story, and it has been adapted into a live-action film and a television anime series. KOMATSU is a highly respected manga artist in Japan, and his work has been translated into many languages. He is a recipient of the Shogaku