Masashi Ueda

Masashi Ueda (Japanese植田 まさし, Ueda Masashi, born May 27, 1947 in Setagaya as Masamichi Uematsu (植 松 正 通, Uematsu Masamichi ) ) is a Japanese mangaka - Yonkoma.

He studied philosophy at the Chuo University, and worked as a photographer. In 1971, he began to draw manga. His most famous works are Kobo -chan and Kariage -kun.

Works (selection)

  • Kobo - chan (コボ ちゃん)
  • Kariage -kun (かりあげクン)
  • Otoboke - Kacho (お とぼけ 課長)
  • Furiten -kun (フリテン くん)

Awards

  • Bungeishunjū Manga Award, 1982
  • Japan Cartoonist Association Award, 1999
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