Go Nagai

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Go Nagai's induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2026 is a fitting tribute to a career that fundamentally reshaped manga and anime. His creation of the super robot genre with Mazinger Z and his pioneering work in magical girl and ecchi genres have influenced countless creators. His global impact, particularly in the Arab world with Grendizer, is unmatched.

AwardsGo Nagai's most significant award is his 2026 induction into the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in comics. He was recognized for his pioneering contributions to manga and anime, particularly his invention of the super robot genre.

Honours & Distinctions

Will Eisner Hall of Fame

Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards·2026

Inducted for lifetime achievement in comics.

Professorship

Osaka University of Arts·2005

Became Character Design professor.

Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Nominating Committee

Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize·2009

Served on the nominating committee.

Records & Feats

Invented the Super Robot Genre

Historic First·1972

Created Mazinger Z, the first super robot series with cockpit-piloted mecha.

Pioneered the Action Magical Girl Genre

Historic First·1973

Created Cutie Honey, which introduced action-oriented transformation heroines.