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Timeless Legacy of "Golgo 13": Artist Saito Takao Drawing on Human Nature

Celebrated manga artist Saito Takao died aged 84 in September. His "Golgo 13" series runs to more than 200 volumes; a Guinness World Record. He established the "gekiga" style of realistic manga that appeals to adult readers. "Golgo 13" storylines featured forward-looking subjects, such as a nuclear plant accident and a deadly virus outbreak, long before they became reality. We take a look at what Saito wanted to express in his work as well as the secret that enables the series to keep going even after his death. Guest: Nagasaki Takashi (Former editor of "Golgo 13")

English
  • Originally Aired October 22, 2021
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created October 26, 2021 by
    soulflexin
  • Modified October 26, 2021 by
    soulflexin