# Manga Legend Tetsuya Chiba Dies at 87 | Japan News

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Tetsuya Chiba, the renowned manga artist known for "Ashita no Joe," has passed away at 87 after battling myelodysplastic syndrome. Chiba began his career at 17 and significantly influenced the manga landscape, with "Ashita no Joe" marking a pivotal moment in his journey. As chairman of the Japan Cartoonists Association, he elevated manga's cultural importance and received the Order of Culture award, a historic honor for a manga creator. His legacy continues to inspire countless creators and TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/c6f0589b2129d1ef www.TheDailyNow.ai

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