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Kazuo Umezu, Legendary Manga Creator and Horror Pioneer, Dies at 88

  • Kazuo Umezu, celebrated as a pioneer in horror manga and known for iconic works like Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu (The Drifting Classroom) and Makoto-chan, died on October 28 at the age of 88 due to stomach cancer.

  • Born in 1936 in Wakayama, Japan, and raised in Nara, Umezu launched his career in 1955 and quickly rose to prominence with his unique, disturbing art style and his explora…

  • Umezu spent his final days in a care facility.

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