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Tetsuya Chiba, Creator of Ashita no Joe, Dies at 87
Tetsuya Chiba, creator of Ashita no Joe, has died at the age of 87.
The Japanese manga artist was best known for the classic boxing series Ashita no Joe.
The series tells a boxing story, and its depiction of postwar Japan resonated with readers.
Chiba's death was reported in Tokyo on October 27, 2026.
A source familiar with the matter confirmed his death, but no further details were given.
No next steps or memorial plans were reported.
Tetsuya Chiba, creator of the classic Japanese boxing manga series “Ashita no Joe,” has died at 87.
A source familiar with the matter reported his death on Tuesday.
The series is also known as “Tomorrow’s Joe.”
Its depiction of postwar Japan resonated with readers.
- Who
- Tetsuya Chiba, manga artist and creator of “Ashita no Joe.
- What
- He died at 87.
- When
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Age
- 87
- Manga series
- Ashita no Joe” (“Tomorrow’s Joe”)
- Reporting date
- October 27, 2026
- Setting depicted in the series
- Postwar Japan