When and where was Go Nagai born?
Go Nagai was born on the 6th of September 1945 in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. His life as a creator was forged in the shadow of a near-fatal illness that began at the age of seventeen.
Common questions about Go Nagai
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What illness did Go Nagai suffer that changed his career path?
Go Nagai suffered a severe case of diarrhea lasting three weeks that doctors diagnosed as catarrh of the colon. He believed he had only months to live and decided to leave his studies to dedicate his remaining time to drawing manga.
How did Go Nagai change the landscape of Japanese publishing with Harenchi Gakuen?
Go Nagai published Harenchi Gakuen in 1968, introducing overt eroticism and graphic violence to fundamentally alter the landscape of Japanese publishing. The series helped Shueisha's new magazine Shōnen Jump sell over one million copies despite triggering massive backlash from parents and Parent-Teacher Associations.
What did Go Nagai create in 1972 that revolutionized science fiction anime?
Go Nagai published Mazinger Z in 1972, which became the first successful Super Robot anime show by introducing the concept of a giant robot piloted by a human from within a cockpit. He also created Devilman, a manga about a demonic hero fighting against hordes of demons, which included violence, nudity, and darker themes.
When did Go Nagai found Dynamic Productions and what was its purpose?
Go Nagai founded Dynamic Productions in April 1969 to manage his relations and contractual rights of his work. The company became one of the first to require publishers to sign contracts and allowed Nagai to maintain creative control over his works.