Explained: Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87

Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist, has died at age 87.

manga

Japanese comic books or graphic novels.

Ashita no Joe

Chiba's acclaimed boxing manga series, meaning 'Fighting for Tomorrow.'

Kodansha Ltd.

Chiba's Japanese publishing company, which announced his death.

kendo

A Japanese martial art involving swordsmanship, featured in one of Chiba's mangas.

Chikai no Makyu

Chiba's 1961 baseball manga, title meaning 'The Magic Ball.'