Taiyo Matsumoto, initially aspiring to be a professional soccer player, ultimately chose an artistic career. He achieved his debut after success in the Comic Open contest, earning him recognition. His early work focused on sports-themed comics, including stories about basketball players and boxers, which became his primary influence. He later explored longer trilogies and short story collections, some adapted for the stage, solidifying his distinctive voice in the art world.
Exploring the intricate dynamics between a manga editor and creators, this work delves into the art of manga and its connection to contemporary life. Taiyo Matsumoto, a celebrated Eisner Award winner, skillfully examines the creative process and the emotional rhythms that shape artistic expression. The narrative highlights the challenges and triumphs within the manga industry, offering a profound reflection on the relationships that influence both art and life.
Exploring the depths of a young boy's imagination, this narrative weaves a haunting and lyrical tale that delves into his inner world. The story captures the beauty and complexity of childhood dreams, revealing how they shape perception and reality. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the book invites readers to experience the wonder and fears that accompany growing up, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on the power of creativity and the innocence of youth.
The winner of multiple Eisner Awards, author Taiyo Matsumoto explores the
relationships between a manga editor, manga creators, art, and the rhythm of
life these days.
This Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition, by acclaimed
manga artist Taiyo Matsumoto, is restored to its original right-to-left
orientation and features all the original colour pages, a full-colour foldout
poster, and a brand new afterword by the author.
A powerfully imagined vision of the future from Taiyo Matsumoto, creator of the Eisner Award–winning Cats of the Louvre and Tekkonkinkreet. In a world where most of the earth has become a harsh desert, the Rainbow Council of the Peace Corps has a growing crisis on its hands. No. 5, one member of a team of superpowered global security guardians and a top marksman, has gone rogue. Now the other guardians have to hunt down No. 5 and his mysterious companion, Matryoshka. But why did No. 5 turn against the council, and what will it mean for the future of the world?
Ace high school table tennis players push their passion to the limit in this story of self-discovery, told by Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto. Makoto “Smile” Tsukimoto doesn’t smile even though he’s got a natural talent for playing ping pong. As one of the best players in school, all hopes are on him to win the regional high school tournament, but winning is not what Smile really wants to do. Will the fierce competition to be number one bring out his best or drive him away from the game? Ping Pong is Taiyo Matsumoto’s masterwork reflection on friendship and self-discovery, presented here in two volumes, featuring color art, the bonus story "Tamura" and an afterword by the original Japanese series editor. Translated by Michael Arias, director of Tekkonkinkreet. Makoto “Smile” Tsukimoto and his friend Yutaka “Peco” Hoshino have been playing table tennis since they were kids, but as they enter high school, they find that the game has changed. Seeing potential in them that they themselves don’t fully realize, the coach recruits them for the school team. Bringing out their best will mean challenging the top players from rival schools in the summer tournament, including an ace Chinese exchange student who almost made the Olympic team. With the pressure on, can Smile and Peco take the heat and make it into the finals?
