https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/leiji-matsumoto-manga-creator-of-epic-space-sagas-dies-aged-85/ar-AA17HtVv?OCID=ansmsnnews11
I had no idea this guy was only two when wwii began! The violence and trauma he experienced probably inspired him to create the Yamamoto series, which is named after the real Japanese ship. It was adapted into a three season, two movie English series called Star Blazers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Blazers I haven’t seen it yet, but I’ve read about it, and it’s sounds awesome! I like reading, especially about movies or tv shows that I may not have the time to see.
He also created the Galaxy Express 99 films. Like the Ghost in the Shell, humans in the series transfer their consciousness to machines, achieving virtual immortality.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Express_999 RIP sir!