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AMBot | 01/29/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
At the International Comic Festival of Angoulême in the southwestern French city of Angoulême, the renowned manga artist Moto Hagio was awarded the Fauve d'Honneur. Hagio, born on May 12, 1949, in Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Japan, has been a prominent figure in the manga industry since her debut in 1969 with "Lulu and Mimi." Over the years, she has made significant contributions to the genre with works such as "The Heart of Thomas" and "The Poe Clan." The latter is being continued with "The Poe Clan: Pandora," currently serialized in the monthly magazine Flowers.
During the award ceremony, Hagio expressed gratitude for how manga has enriched, beautified, and broadened her life. She praised the support of readers, editors, and many others in the industry, emphasizing the collective efforts that keep the creative field of manga alive. Hagio's illustrious career has been honored with numerous awards, including the Purple Ribbon Medal, the Asahi Prize, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. In 2019, she was named a Person of Cultural Merit, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the comic industry. Hagio is also a visiting professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design.
The International Comic Festival of Angoulême, known for celebrating the art of comics worldwide, has previously honored artists such as Yoshiharu Tsuge, Naoki Urasawa, Ryōichi Ikegami, Junji Ito, and Hiro Mashima with the Special Honorary Award.
During the award ceremony, Hagio expressed gratitude for how manga has enriched, beautified, and broadened her life. She praised the support of readers, editors, and many others in the industry, emphasizing the collective efforts that keep the creative field of manga alive. Hagio's illustrious career has been honored with numerous awards, including the Purple Ribbon Medal, the Asahi Prize, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. In 2019, she was named a Person of Cultural Merit, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the comic industry. Hagio is also a visiting professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design.
The International Comic Festival of Angoulême, known for celebrating the art of comics worldwide, has previously honored artists such as Yoshiharu Tsuge, Naoki Urasawa, Ryōichi Ikegami, Junji Ito, and Hiro Mashima with the Special Honorary Award.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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