Machiko Hasegawa

Biography

Machiko Hasegawa, a pioneering female manga artist, was born in Taku, Saga Prefecture. She created the iconic comic strip "Sazae-san" in 1946, which gained national popularity when it was featured in the Asahi Shimbun in 1949. The strip continued ... Read more

Machiko Hasegawa, a pioneering female manga artist, was born in Taku, Saga Prefecture. She created the iconic comic strip "Sazae-san" in 1946, which gained national popularity when it was featured in the Asahi Shimbun in 1949. The strip continued to run daily until Hasegawa's retirement in February 1974. "Sazae-san" was adapted into a dramatic radio series in 1955 and a weekly animated series in 1969, which is still on air as of 2021. Hasegawa's contributions to the world of manga and anime have left a lasting impact on the industry. In recognition of her work, Hasegawa was honored with t... Read more