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Leiji Matsumoto, ‘Galaxy Express 999’ Manga Artist, Dies at 85

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Leiji Matsumoto

The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:47 JST, February 20, 2023

Leiji Matsumoto, a manga artist best known for his creation of “Ginga Testudo 999” (“Galaxy Express 999”) died on Feb. 13. He was 85 years old.

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