Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1933-12-01

Place of Birth

Takaoka, Toyama, Japan

Fujiko F. Fujio

Biography

Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko used to write together under the pen name of "Fujiko Fujio". After many successful comics (among which the notorious Doraemon), they broke up in 1987. Motoo Abiko continued under the name of "Fujiko A. Fujio" and Hiroshi Fujimoto under the name of "Fujiko Fujio", later renamed to "Fujiko F. Fujio". He died in 1996 from liver failure.

Known for

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2112: The Birth of Doraemon

Acting as a prequel, this short subject shows the life of Doraemon before traveling to the 20th century: how he was made, how he was partially broken, how he lost his ears, how he met the Nobi family and decides to return to the past to help Nobita.

Future Memories: Last Christmas

Yuko dreams of being a best selling children's author, but as an adult she has made little progress. In her depression, she bonds with Ginko, a roadside fortune teller who has had a tragic love life. Both die the next day but appear 10 years before with their memories intact. Will they choose more wisely or be sunk by new unfulfilling choices between career and romance?

The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka

The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.