The attribution of original creator credits to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart within anime and manga primarily stems from his status as the composer of classical works that have been adapted into the medium, rather than from any direct activity as a manga author. His legacy serves as the source material for manga adaptations of his operas and for fictionalized biographical narratives.

One notable work is the manga Don Giovanni, which was published in March 1992 as a single volume by Kodansha. For this work, Mozart is officially credited as the original creator, with the story and art provided by Yoji Fukuyama. The manga serves as a direct adaptation of Mozart’s 1787 opera of the same name, for which he composed the music.

Another significant work is the manga series Mademoiselle Mozart, written and illustrated by Yoji Fukuyama. It was serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine from May 18, 1989, to May 24, 1990, and later compiled into three volumes. This series presents a fictionalized retelling of Mozart’s life, imagining the composer as a woman whose father conceals her gender to protect her career as a musical prodigy. The story prominently features historical figures from Mozart’s life, including the composer Antonio Salieri and his wife Constanze Weber.

Beyond these direct manga adaptations, Mozart’s compositions have also been adapted into animated works. A notable example is the German animated television series Little Amadeus, which premiered in 2006. The series is a fictionalized account of Mozart’s childhood at age eight, using his music throughout the episodes.