Tsutomu Nihei
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Nihei's three consecutive Seiun Awards for Knights of Sidonia place him in a rare category of manga artists who have achieved that feat. The Seiun Award, Japan's top science fiction honor, recognizes his work's lasting impact on the genre. His early honorable mention for Blame marked the beginning of a career that would redefine visual storytelling in manga. His influence extends beyond comics, with his architectural style inspiring video games and films.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
The 100 Most Influential People in Manga
Listed among the most influential figures in the manga industry.
Rankings & Lists
Top 25 Manga of All Time
Magazine Covers
Monthly Afternoon
1998
Blame! Volume 1 Cover
Monthly Shonen Sirius
2009
Knights of Sidonia Volume 1 Cover
Manga no Mori
2015
Featured Interview
Records & Feats
Three consecutive Seiun Awards for Best Comic
Won the Seiun Award for Best Comic three years in a row from 2015 to 2017 for Knights of Sidonia.