Katsuhiro Otomo
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Katsuhiro Otomo's career is marked by historic firsts and prestigious honors. He became the first manga artist to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême in 2015, a testament to his influence on the medium. His induction into the Eisner Hall of Fame in 2012 placed him among the few manga artists recognized by the American comics industry. With the Winsor McCay Award and the Purple Ribbon Medal, he has been celebrated both internationally and by his own government, underscoring a legacy that bridges art and culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Eisner Award Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of the few manga artists to receive this honor.
Purple Ribbon Medal of Honor
Awarded for contributions to culture and the arts.
Winsor McCay Award
Lifetime achievement award in animation.
Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Recognized for his contributions to the arts.
Officier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Promoted within the order.
Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême
First manga artist to win this lifetime achievement award.
Rankings & Lists
All-TIME 100 Movies
100 Greatest Films of All Time
Top 25 Anime Movies of All Time
Greatest Animated Films of All Time
Magazine Covers
Wired Japan
2010s
Feature on technology and manga
Animage
1988
Akira special
Vogue Japan
2010s
Fashion and futurism editorial
Records & Feats
First manga artist to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême
In 2015, Otomo became the first manga artist to receive this prestigious French lifetime achievement award.
Fourth manga artist inducted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame
In 2012, Otomo was inducted, joining a select group of manga creators recognized by the American comics industry.