Tsutomu Nihei
Tsutomu Nihei
b. 1971-02-26 · From Japan- Books
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Tsutomu Nihei is a Japanese manga artist born in Kōriyama, Fukushima. He worked in construction and studied architecture before turning to manga, and the vast, structure-heavy settings of his work show it. He won the Jiro Taniguchi Special Prize at the 1995 Afternoon Four Seasons Awards for the one-shot Blame, then launched Blame! in Monthly Afternoon in 1997. His other work includes Biomega, NOiSE, Blame Academy! and Tower Dungeon, and his series Knights of Sidonia won the 39th Kodansha Manga Award in 2015.
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Manga Science Fiction Cyberpunk Dystopian Horror
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BLAME! Academy and So On
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Blame!
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NOiSE
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BLAME! (Master Edition) #0
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BLAME! Master Edition, Vol. 1
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BLAME! (Master Edition) #1
BIOMEGA THE ULTIMATE EDITION 2 DE 2
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Biomega #2
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Frequently asked questions
For new readers, Blame! is often recommended as an excellent entry point into Tsutomu Nihei's distinctive style and world-building, showcasing his unique blend of cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic themes.
Several of Tsutomu Nihei's manga have received anime adaptations, including Blame! and Knights of Sidonia, allowing readers to experience his intricate worlds in animated form.
Tsutomu Nihei is known for his highly detailed, often monochromatic artwork, characterized by vast architectural structures, intricate machinery, and a strong sense of scale and atmosphere that creates a unique visual experience.

















