'Legend of Kamui' creator Sanpei Shirato dies at 89 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Manga artist Sanpei Shirato, widely known for his rich historical epics such as “Ninja Bugeicho” and “Legend of Kamui,” died of aspiration pneumonia on Oct. 8. He was 89.
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