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Naoya Matsumoto

Naoya Matsumoto

Author • Cover artist • Illustratorb. 02 May 1982 · From Japan

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Naoya Matsumoto (松本直也) is a Japanese mangaka.

Top Genres

Manga Adventure Science Fiction Graphic Novels

Also Known As

Naoya Matsumoto, Matsumoto Naoya

Featured Works

Book cover of Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1
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Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 1

Naoya Matsumoto

Manga

Kaiju No. 8 #1
Book cover of Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 5

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 5

Naoya Matsumoto

Manga

Kaiju No. 8 #5
Book cover of Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 10

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 10

Naoya Matsumoto

Manga

Kaiju No. 8 #10
Book cover of Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 9

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 9

Naoya Matsumoto

Manga

Kaiju No. 8 #9
Book cover of Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 7

Kaiju No. 8, Vol. 7

Naoya Matsumoto

Manga

Kaiju No. 8 #7

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Frequently asked questions

  • What other manga series has Naoya Matsumoto created?

    Before his work on Kaiju No. 8, Naoya Matsumoto serialized Neko Wappa! in 2009 and Pochi Kuro in 2014, both of which appeared in Shonen Jump publications.

  • How did Naoya Matsumoto begin his career as a manga artist?

    He is a graduate of the Asagaya College of Art and Design and gained early recognition by winning the 27th Twelve Kings Rookie Manga Award in 2005.

  • What inspired the creation of Kaiju No. 8?

    The author has cited the influence of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball on his development as an artist, alongside thematic inspirations from works like Attack on Titan and Shin Godzilla.