Naoki Urasawa Japanese Guitarist Born 1960 in Fuchū
Naoki Urasawa · mangaka and songwriter · Japanese
Biography
Naoki Urasawa is a Japanese guitarist born on 2 January 1960 in Fuchū. He has 223K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in August 2025.
Early life
Naoki Urasawa was educated at Meisei University.
Career
Listed genres include manga. His instruments include guitar. Notable work listed for him includes Monster, 20th Century Boys and Pluto.
Recognition
In 2004, he won the Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for a Series. He has also won the Best foreign work published in Spain (2006) for 20th Century Boys and two Seiun Awards (2008 and 2010). The records list 5 awards won by him.
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Manga | Billy Bat | Won |
| 2010 | Seiun Award for Best Comic | Pluto | Won |
| 2008 | Seiun Award for Best Comic | 20th Century Boys | Won |
| 2006 | Best foreign work published in Spain | 20th Century Boys | Won |
| 2004 | Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for a Series | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Meisei University.
Naoki Urasawa on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Naoki Urasawa?
Naoki Urasawa is 66 years old, born on 2 January 1960 in Fuchū.
What is Naoki Urasawa’s nationality?
Naoki Urasawa is Japanese, born in Fuchū.
Has Naoki Urasawa won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Manga (2013) for Billy Bat.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q348436), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: yves Tennevin from La Garde, France · CC BY-SA 3.0
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