Mangaka Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku) was awarded a prestigious award Grand Prix of the 46th Festival of Angouleme

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Her works such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha, are well known throughout worldwide. She's the second Japanese to ever win a grand prix, following another, mangaka Katsuhiro Otomo of Akira in 2015.

 

The Festival International de la Bande Dessinee d'Angouleme is like a Cannes Film Festival for comics world.

 

“She is the first person who cast off traditions of comics, and has become the queen of boys' comics,†festival officials wrote.

The officials also cited the Japanese proverb, “A nail that sticks out will be hammered down,†in lauding her courage to be different.

“In such a society (in Japan) where non-conforming elements tend to be shut out, Takahashi has always focused on outsiders and someone who is odd, intending to advocate that they also have opportunities,†the officials wrote.

“Her comics are comedies, but are very much progressive works at the same time. The characters in her comics who have faults and personalities full of humaneness have been loved by readers across generational lines.â€

 

 

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[Misa]

Congratulations!

[partaymaker]

Well deserved!!! <3