Jiro Taniguchi
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Jiro Taniguchi achieved rare global recognition for his contributions to the medium of manga. He was the first Japanese creator to receive the Grand Prix at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, a testament to his influence in Europe. His induction into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame in 2018 cemented his status as a legend in the American comic industry. Multiple Eisner Awards and the prestigious French knighthood highlight his cross-cultural impact. His ability to blend artistic excellence with deep narrative themes set a benchmark for creators worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Knighted for contributions to the arts
Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame
Lifetime achievement induction
Japan Cartoonists Association Award Special Achievement Award
Recognition for lifetime contribution
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Manga of All Time
Top 50 Manga Artists
Magazine Covers
Time
October 2011
The Master of Gekiga
Rolling Stone
December 2012
Manga's Quiet Revolution
Records & Feats
Youngest recipient of Angoulême Grand Prix
Won the Grand Prix at age 55, setting a record for the youngest recipient at the time
Most Eisner Awards for Asian Material
Holds the record for most Eisner Awards won for Best U.S. Edition of International Material, Asia