Seizō Watase (わたせ せいぞう or 渡瀬 政造, Watase Seizō) is a Japanesemanga artist and illustrator born 15 February 1945 in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1] Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters, books, and other works, he is most well known for his dramatic romance manga Heart Cocktail, which had sold over 5 million copies.[2]
In addition to various exhibits in Japan, Watase held his first major exhibit in the United States at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles, California in 1998.[2]
From shortly after birth until high school, Watase lived in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture. He attended Meiji Gakuen Junior High (a private school), then graduated to the Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura Senior High School before finally graduating from Waseda University[1] with a degree in law.
Watase was awarded the 1974 Shogakukan Big Comic Prize.[1] His Heart Cocktailmanga series, considered to be representative of his work, began publication in Kodansha's manga magazineWeekly Morning in 1983. This series ran for six years and was adapted into an anime television series aired on NTV from October 1986 until March 1988.[1]Jazz and fusion musician Naoya Matsuoka collaborated with him on the series. The series was also adapted into a two-episode television drama special in 1986.[1]
After working for over 16 years at Dowa Fire and Marine Insurance Company, he retired in 1985 to work on his manga and illustration.[1] Watase received the Bungeishunjū Manga Award in 1987 for Phillip, P.I.[3]
Worksedit
Watase has worked in a variety of formats, including manga, book illustration, concept illustration, as well as poster and advertising illustration. Some of his manga are also essays or commentary on specific topics.
^ abcdefgh (in Japanese). Apple Farm. Archived from the original on 12 January 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
^ ab"The Art of Seizo Watase". Black Moon. from the original on 12 December 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
^ ab文藝春秋漫画賞 (in Japanese). こみっくらぼ. from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
^ (in Japanese). Apple Farm. Archived from the original on 12 January 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
External linksedit
(in Japanese) Seizo Station (official blog)
Lambiek.net Comiclopedia
The World of Seizo Watase
April 13, 2024
seizō, watase, わたせ, せいぞう, 渡瀬, 政造, watase, seizō, japanese, manga, artist, illustrator, born, february, 1945, kobe, hyōgo, prefecture, japan, outside, being, illustrator, numerous, posters, books, other, works, most, well, known, dramatic, romance, manga, heart. Seizō Watase わたせ せいぞう or 渡瀬 政造 Watase Seizō is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator born 15 February 1945 in Kobe Hyōgo Prefecture Japan 1 Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters books and other works he is most well known for his dramatic romance manga Heart Cocktail which had sold over 5 million copies 2 Seizō WataseBorn渡瀬 政造 1945 02 15 15 February 1945 age 79 Kobe Hyōgo Prefecture JapanNationalityJapaneseEducationWaseda UniversityKnown forManga illustrationNotable workHeart CocktailAwardsShogakukan Big Comic Award 1974 Bungeishunju Manga Award 1987 Websitehttp www apple farm co jp He won the 1974 Shogakukan Big Comic Prize 1 In 1987 Watase received the Bungeishunju Manga Award for his work Phillip P I 私立探偵フィリップ Shiritsu Tantei Firippu 1 3 In addition to various exhibits in Japan Watase held his first major exhibit in the United States at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles California in 1998 2 Contents 1 Biography 2 Works 2 1 Manga 3 References 4 External linksBiography editFrom shortly after birth until high school Watase lived in Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefecture He attended Meiji Gakuen Junior High a private school then graduated to the Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura Senior High School before finally graduating from Waseda University 1 with a degree in law Watase was awarded the 1974 Shogakukan Big Comic Prize 1 His Heart Cocktail manga series considered to be representative of his work began publication in Kodansha s manga magazine Weekly Morning in 1983 This series ran for six years and was adapted into an anime television series aired on NTV from October 1986 until March 1988 1 Jazz and fusion musician Naoya Matsuoka collaborated with him on the series The series was also adapted into a two episode television drama special in 1986 1 After working for over 16 years at Dowa Fire and Marine Insurance Company he retired in 1985 to work on his manga and illustration 1 Watase received the Bungeishunju Manga Award in 1987 for Phillip P I 3 Works editWatase has worked in a variety of formats including manga book illustration concept illustration as well as poster and advertising illustration Some of his manga are also essays or commentary on specific topics Manga edit Heart Cocktail ハートカクテル Hato Kokuteru 1983 11 volumes Kodansha A Man s Song おとこの詩 Otoko no Uta 1985 1 volume Kadokawa Shoten My Oldies Are All Color 僕のオールディーズはオールカラー Boku no Ōrudisu wa Ōrukara 1985 Phillip P I 私立探偵フィリップ Shiritsu Tantei Firippu 1986 1 volume Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Reason series リーズン シリーズ Rizun shirizu 1987 Kobunsha Happy Reasons ハッピーなリーズンたち Happi na Rizun tachi 1987 8 Beat Reasons 8ビートのリーズンたち Hachi Bito no Rizun tachi 1989 Reasons for Loving 恋するリーズンたち Koisuru Rizun tachi Chalk colored People チョーク色のピープル Chōku iro no Pipuru 1987 1 volume Kadokawa Shoten Ken amp Jun 1987 1989 2 volumes Takeshobo A Season for Two ふたりだけのSeason Futari Dake no Shizun 1987 1989 3 volumes Kadokawa Shoten Here and There Under the Clouds 近くそして遠い雲の下 Chikaku Soshite Tōi Kumo no Shita 1989 1 volume Kadokawa Shoten Hurricane ハリケーン Hariken 1989 1 volume Kodansha Yesterdays イエスタデイズ Iesutadeizu 1990 1 volume Kadokawa Shoten Sai 菜 1993 1998 12 volumes Kodansha Tokyo Eden 東京エデン Tōkyō Eden 1999 2 volumes Kodansha Hanadoki Road ハナドキロード Hanadoki Rōdo 2000 2002 4 volumes Kodansha Also As Edo Love 江戸恋もよう Edo Koi mo yō 2003 2005 3 volumes Kodansha Tokyo Blue 2005 1 volume Softbank Heart Cocktail Eleven 2006 1 volume Kodansha Heart Station 2006 1 volume Kobunsha The Motorcycle Letters 2006 1 volume Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Sea Side Story 7 Harbors 11 Loves Sea Side Story 7つの港 11の恋 Shi Saido Sutōri Nanatsu no Minato Juichi no Koi 2006 1 volume Kodansha Botchibon ボッチボン 2007 1 volume Kodansha Sources 4 References edit a b c d e f g h Seizo Watase Profile in Japanese Apple Farm Archived from the original on 12 January 2010 Retrieved 19 October 2009 a b The Art of Seizo Watase Black Moon Archived from the original on 12 December 2008 Retrieved 20 October 2009 a b 文藝春秋漫画賞 in Japanese こみっくらぼ Archived from the original on 18 June 2009 Retrieved 19 October 2009 Books in Japanese Apple Farm Archived from the original on 12 January 2010 Retrieved 19 October 2009 External links edit in Japanese Seizo Station official blog Lambiek net Comiclopedia The World of Seizo Watase Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Seizō Watase amp oldid 1181803130, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
