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Shigeru Mizuki

Shigeru Mizuki

Born: 03-07-1922

Shigeru Mizuki was a renowned Japanese manga artist celebrated for his work in the horror and supernatural genres. Best known for "GeGeGe no Kitaro," Mizuki's storytelling combined folklore with social commentary. His experiences as a World War II veteran deeply influenced his narratives. Mizuki was also an acclaimed historian of Yokai, Japanese spirits and monsters, making significant contributions to their cultural understanding. His legacy endures through his captivating and imaginative works.

Book summaries for books written by Shigeru Mizuki

Quotes

War is hell, but sometimes it's necessary.

Shigeru Mizuki

warnecessity

War sacrifices the lives of the innocent for the ambitions of the powerful.

Shigeru Mizuki

warsacrifice

Sometimes, surviving is the hardest battle of all.

Shigeru Mizuki

survivalhardship

In war, there are no winners, only victims.

Shigeru Mizuki

warvictims

The scars of war run deep, both on the body and the soul.

Shigeru Mizuki

warscars

True heroes are not those who seek glory, but those who protect others.

Shigeru Mizuki

heroismprotection

Hatred breeds hatred, and violence begets violence.

Shigeru Mizuki

hatredviolence

In the end, love is the only force that can heal the wounds of war.

Shigeru Mizuki

lovehealing

War may be necessary, but it is never just.

Shigeru Mizuki

warjustice

The weight of guilt is heavier than any burden of war.

Shigeru Mizuki

guiltburden

War brings out the worst and the best in humanity.

Shigeru Mizuki

warhumanity

Sometimes, it's easier to die for a cause than to live with the consequences.

Shigeru Mizuki

sacrificeconsequences