Masamune Shirow

Masamune Shirow (士郎 正宗, Shirō Masamune) is an internationally renowned manga artist, born on November 23, 1961. Masamune Shirow is a pen name, based on a famous swordsmith, Masamune. He is best known for the manga Ghost in the Shell, which has since been turned into two theatrical anime movies, two anime TV series, an anime TV movie, and several video games. Shirow is also known for creating erotic art. Born in the Hyōgo Prefecture capital city o... More

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  • Nov 23, 1961 (age 50 years)

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Also known as:

  • Masanori Ota,
  • Masamune Shiroo,
  • Masamune Shiro,
  • Masamune Shirô,
  • Masanori Outa,
  • Shirow Masamune,
  • Masamune Shirou,
  • Masanori Oota

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX, Kōkaku Kidōtai Sutando Arōn Konpurekkusu, "Mobile Armoured Riot Police: Stand Alone Complex...

Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound (神霊狩/GHOST HOUND, Shinreigari/Gōsuto Haundo) is an anime TV series, created by Production I.G and Masamune Shirow, noted for being the creator of...

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