Portrait of Leiji Matsumoto

Leiji Matsumoto

Bio: Leiji Matsumoto was a Japanese mangaka, creator of several anime and manga series. His wife Miyako Maki is also a manga artist
Born: Tue, Jan 25 1938
Birthplace: Kurume, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan

Death: Mon, Feb 13 2023
Leiji Matsumoto is 85 years old
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Poster of Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199: Part 3: Ultramarine Asteroid
Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199: Part 3: Ultramarine Asteroid
Leiji Matsumoto will be
85 in Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199: Part 3: Ultramarine Asteroid
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Apr 11 2025
Poster of Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 2: The Assault of the Burning Sun
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 2: The Assault of the Burning Sun
Leiji Matsumoto would have been no older than
85 in Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 2: The Assault of the Burning Sun
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Nov 22 2024
Poster of Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion
Leiji Matsumoto would have been no older than
85 in Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Jul 19 2024
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey
Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey
Leiji Matsumoto was
84 in Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off
Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off
Leiji Matsumoto was
83 in Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: The Era Called Yamato - Choices of 2202
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: The Era Called Yamato - Choices of 2202
Leiji Matsumoto was
82 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: The Era Called Yamato - Choices of 2202
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Jan 15 2021
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 7
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 7
Leiji Matsumoto was
81 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 7
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 6
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 6
Leiji Matsumoto was
80 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 6
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Nov 02 2018
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 5
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 5
Leiji Matsumoto was
80 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 5
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 4
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 4
Leiji Matsumoto was
80 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 4
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jan 27 2018
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3
Leiji Matsumoto was
79 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3
as 'Creator, Original Story'.
Sat, Oct 14 2017
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 2
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 2
Leiji Matsumoto was
79 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 2
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 24 2017
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 1
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 1
Leiji Matsumoto was
79 in Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 1
as 'Original Story'.
Mon, Feb 06 2017
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
Leiji Matsumoto was
76 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
as 'Original Concept, Original Film Writer'.
Sat, Dec 06 2014
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Leiji Matsumoto was
76 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
as 'Creator, Original Story'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Leiji Matsumoto was
75 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Sep 07 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes
Leiji Matsumoto was
75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: And Now the Warship Comes
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
Leiji Matsumoto was
75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Offense and Defense on the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 15 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Arrival! Large Magellanic Cloud
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Arrival! Large Magellanic Cloud
Leiji Matsumoto was
75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Arrival! Large Magellanic Cloud
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Jun 14 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: The Redolence of Intergalactic Space
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: The Redolence of Intergalactic Space
Leiji Matsumoto was
75 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: The Redolence of Intergalactic Space
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Apr 13 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Defense of the Galactic March
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Defense of the Galactic March
Leiji Matsumoto was
74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Defense of the Galactic March
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jan 12 2013
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Endless Voyage
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Endless Voyage
Leiji Matsumoto was
74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Endless Voyage
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the Heliosphere
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the Heliosphere
Leiji Matsumoto was
74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the Heliosphere
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Leiji Matsumoto was
74 in Space Battleship Yamato 2199
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Apr 07 2012
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
72 in Space Battleship Yamato
as 'Comic Book'.
Wed, Dec 01 2010
Poster of Galaxy Express 999 - Beyond the Diamond Ring
Galaxy Express 999 - Beyond the Diamond Ring
Leiji Matsumoto was
71 in Galaxy Express 999 - Beyond the Diamond Ring
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet
The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet
Leiji Matsumoto was
68 in The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Dec 30 2006
Poster of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Leiji Matsumoto was
65 in Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
as 'Original Series Design, Art Designer, Director'.
Wed, May 28 2003
Poster of Cosmo Warrior Zero: Marina's Special
Cosmo Warrior Zero: Marina's Special
Leiji Matsumoto was
64 in Cosmo Warrior Zero: Marina's Special
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
Leiji Matsumoto was
60 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
as 'Author'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of DNA Sights 999.9
DNA Sights 999.9
Leiji Matsumoto was
59 in DNA Sights 999.9
as 'Original Story'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Sci-Bots 12: Crystal & the Space Bees
Sci-Bots 12: Crystal & the Space Bees
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 12: Crystal & the Space Bees
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Jul 14 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 13: Dector the Betrayer
Sci-Bots 13: Dector the Betrayer
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 13: Dector the Betrayer
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Jul 14 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 11: Star Point Tantar
Sci-Bots 11: Star Point Tantar
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 11: Star Point Tantar
as 'Creator'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 3: Battle of the Flame Dragon
Sci-Bots 3: Battle of the Flame Dragon
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 3: Battle of the Flame Dragon
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Apr 28 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 5: Death Valley
Sci-Bots 5: Death Valley
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 5: Death Valley
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Apr 28 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 7: Zalo
Sci-Bots 7: Zalo
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 7: Zalo
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Apr 28 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 6: Love and Treasure
Sci-Bots 6: Love and Treasure
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 6: Love and Treasure
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Apr 18 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 8: Evil Catyla
Sci-Bots 8: Evil Catyla
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 8: Evil Catyla
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Apr 18 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 9: Surrender by Force
Sci-Bots 9: Surrender by Force
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 9: Surrender by Force
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Apr 18 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 10: Snark & the Diamonds
Sci-Bots 10: Snark & the Diamonds
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 10: Snark & the Diamonds
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Apr 18 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 4: Betrayal
Sci-Bots 4: Betrayal
Leiji Matsumoto was
50 in Sci-Bots 4: Betrayal
as 'Creator'.
Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Sci-Bots 2: Strike Back
Sci-Bots 2: Strike Back
Leiji Matsumoto was
49 in Sci-Bots 2: Strike Back
as 'Creator'.
Thu, Jul 16 1987
Poster of Sci-Bots 1: Conflict
Sci-Bots 1: Conflict
Leiji Matsumoto was
49 in Sci-Bots 1: Conflict
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Jul 07 1987
Poster of Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light
Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light
Leiji Matsumoto was
48 in Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space
Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space
Leiji Matsumoto was
47 in Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space
as 'Original Story, Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 16 1985
Poster of Final Yamato
Final Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
45 in Final Yamato
as 'Story, Director, Original Story'.
Sat, Mar 19 1983
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Leiji Matsumoto was
44 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
as 'Writer, Original Story'.
Wed, Jul 28 1982
Poster of Queen Millennia
Queen Millennia
Leiji Matsumoto was
44 in Queen Millennia
as 'Art Direction, Original Story, Writer'.
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Leiji Matsumoto was
43 in Adieu Galaxy Express 999
as 'Author, Writer'.
Sat, Aug 01 1981
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!
as 'Writer, Original Series Creator, Creator'.
Thu, Oct 02 1980
Poster of The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in The Great Tale of the Great Tatami Progenitor
as 'Comic Book, Director'.
Sat, Aug 16 1980
Poster of The Legend of Marine Snow
The Legend of Marine Snow
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in The Legend of Marine Snow
as 'Director, Original Story'.
Tue, Aug 12 1980
Poster of Be Forever Yamato
Be Forever Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in Be Forever Yamato
as 'Director, Original Story, Script, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Aug 01 1980
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
as 'Writer, Original Series Creator, Original Concept'.
Thu, Apr 03 1980
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass
Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass
Leiji Matsumoto was
42 in Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass
as 'Writer, Original Series Creator, Creator'.
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Leiji Matsumoto was
41 in Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
as 'Original Story, Original Series Creator, Writer'.
Thu, Oct 11 1979
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage
Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage
Leiji Matsumoto was
41 in Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage
as 'Writer, Original Film Writer'.
Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Leiji Matsumoto was
41 in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
as 'Series Writer, Author, Writer'.
Sat, Aug 04 1979
Poster of Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger
Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger
Leiji Matsumoto was
41 in Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
Leiji Matsumoto was
40 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
as 'Creator, Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
40 in Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato
as 'Story, Director, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Jul 14 1978
Poster of Dangard Ace: The Great Space War
Dangard Ace: The Great Space War
Leiji Matsumoto was
40 in Dangard Ace: The Great Space War
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
39 in Space Battleship Yamato
as 'Characters, Story'.
Sat, Aug 06 1977
Poster of Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
Leiji Matsumoto was
39 in Danguard Ace vs Insect Robot Army
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Jul 17 1977
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project
Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project
Leiji Matsumoto will be
85+ in Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project
as 'Original Story'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Zero Century: Harlock
The Zero Century: Harlock
Leiji Matsumoto will be
85+ in The Zero Century: Harlock
as 'Comic Book'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Zero Century: Maetel
The Zero Century: Maetel
Leiji Matsumoto will be
85+ in The Zero Century: Maetel
as 'Comic Book'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Zero Century: Emeraldas
The Zero Century: Emeraldas
Leiji Matsumoto will be
85+ in The Zero Century: Emeraldas
as 'Comic Book'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage
Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage
Leiji Matsumoto was
83+ in Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Ozma
Ozma
Leiji Matsumoto was
74+ in Ozma
as 'Original Concept, Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 16 2012
Poster of Space Symphony Maetel
Space Symphony Maetel
Leiji Matsumoto was
66+ in Space Symphony Maetel
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of Great Yamato No. Zero
Great Yamato No. Zero
Leiji Matsumoto was
66+ in Great Yamato No. Zero
as 'Original Film Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 31 2004
Poster of The Galaxy Railways
The Galaxy Railways
Leiji Matsumoto was
65+ in The Galaxy Railways
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 2003
Poster of Submarine Super 99
Submarine Super 99
Leiji Matsumoto was
65+ in Submarine Super 99
as 'Comic Book'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 2003
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
Leiji Matsumoto was
64+ in Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
as 'Comic Book, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 21 2002
Poster of Gun Frontier
Gun Frontier
Leiji Matsumoto was
64+ in Gun Frontier
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 28 2002
Poster of Cosmo Warrior Zero
Cosmo Warrior Zero
Leiji Matsumoto was
63+ in Cosmo Warrior Zero
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Maetel Legend
Maetel Legend
Leiji Matsumoto was
62+ in Maetel Legend
as 'Original Story'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs
Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs
Leiji Matsumoto was
61+ in Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs
as 'Comic Book, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1999
Poster of Queen Emeraldas
Queen Emeraldas
Leiji Matsumoto was
60+ in Queen Emeraldas
as 'Original Series Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 1998
Poster of The Cockpit
The Cockpit
Leiji Matsumoto was
55+ in The Cockpit
as 'Comic Book, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1993
Poster of Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
Leiji Matsumoto was
44+ in Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 1982
Poster of Queen Millennia
Queen Millennia
Leiji Matsumoto was
43+ in Queen Millennia
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1981
Poster of Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Leiji Matsumoto was
41+ in Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 09 1980
Poster of Star Blazers
Star Blazers
Leiji Matsumoto was
41+ in Star Blazers
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1979
Poster of Galaxy Express 999
Galaxy Express 999
Leiji Matsumoto was
40+ in Galaxy Express 999
as 'Comic Book'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1978
Poster of Starzinger
Starzinger
Leiji Matsumoto was
40+ in Starzinger
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Leiji Matsumoto was
40+ in Space Pirate Captain Harlock
as 'Comic Book'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1978
Poster of Planet Robot Danguard Ace
Planet Robot Danguard Ace
Leiji Matsumoto was
39+ in Planet Robot Danguard Ace
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1977
Poster of Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato
Leiji Matsumoto was
36+ in Space Battleship Yamato
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1974