Naoki Urasawa




Naoki Urasawa

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born
January 02, 1960

place of birth
Japan

genre
Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction & Fantasy

influences
Dr. Osamu Tezuka


about this author

Naoki Urasawa is a Japanese mangaka. He is perhaps best known for Monster (which drew praise from Junot Díaz, the 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner) and 20th Century Boys.

Urasawa's work often concentrates on intricate plotting, interweaving narratives, a deep focus on character development and psychological complexity. Urasawa has won the Shogakukan Manga Award, the Japan Media Arts Festival excellence award, the Kodansha Manga Award and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. In 2008 Urasawa accepted a guest teaching post at Nagoya Zokei University.




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avg rating: 4.40 | 4,519 ratings | 288 reviews | 60 distinct works | 31 fans
Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 1: Herr Dr. Tenma
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.31 — 349 ratings — published 1995
6 editions
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20th Century Boys 01. 20th Century Boys 01.
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.46 — 185 ratings — published 2002
5 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 2: Surprise Party
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.32 — 177 ratings — published 2001
4 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 3: 511 Kinderheim
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.32 — 161 ratings — published 1995
5 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 04
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.35 — 155 ratings — published 2003
4 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 05
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.38 — 147 ratings — published 2003
4 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 06
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.35 — 145 ratings — published 2003
4 editions
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 07
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.33 — 142 ratings — published 2003
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 08
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.37 — 137 ratings — published 2003
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Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol.... Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Vol. 09
by Naoki Urasawa
avg rating 4.46 — 129 ratings — published 2003
4 editions
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"If you run from enemy fire, I'll make you wash dishes for the rest of your life!

20th Century Boys, Vol.19 ch.7 p.128"
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""Dr. Tenma. To you, all lives were equal, and so I was revived. But you've noticed by now haven't you? The only thing humans are equal in is death."

Monster, Chapter 159 Page 11"
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