John UM
Some people say that life is like a journey. On a one-way train named Time, all the way to different places, different people and things
In 1977, a sci-fi comic called “Galaxy Railway 999” was born in Japan, which had a profound impact on the future ACG creation. The cartoon tells the influence of the male lead on the mother, and hopes to catch the train No. 999 of the Galaxy Railway to reach the nebula that can be transformed into a mechanical body for free. However, the mother was killed by the mechanical count and made a specimen. Later, the actor met a woman full of mystery and gave him a ticket, so he took the train and started the journey with the woman, passing through the universe. Various kinds of things happening on different planets. The creation of this “Galaxy Railway 999” comic was famous for the “Space Battleship Yamato” boom, and “Captain Harrogate”, “ Queen of 1000”, “QUEEN EMERALDAS” The famous sci-fi comics, such as the Queen of Silk, are out of a brush, and the Japanese sci-fi cartoonist Matsumoto
When I was a child, Matsumoto was in a dormitory of an aircraft manufacturing company because my father was a test pilot. At the time of World War II, there were military vehicles driving from time to time, and fighters flew in the sky. This kind of mechanically-sounding scene had a profound impact on the creation of Matsumoto. After the end of World War II, the Japanese comic industry began to rise. Matsumoto’s gradebook library in elementary school had a lot of comics created by Tezuka Osamu. These cartoons gave him a great shock and prompted Matsumoto to set his mind as a cartoonist. In 1954, Matsumoto, who was already a high school student, submitted a manga called “The Adventures of Bees” to the magazine “Manga Boys”. He was taken by the magazine as a cartoonist and debuted by the magazine. A long comic book “Newcomer King” award. After graduating from high school, Matsumoto went to Tokyo to work as a cartoonist for a while. In 1974, by the introduction of a friend, Matsumoto participated in the production of the famous science fiction animation “Space Warship Yamato”, and served as the mechanical setting and general supervision of the characters
Although the “Space Warship Yamato” was broadcasted in the same year, the work won the Nebula Award from the Japan Science Fiction Association, but the animation was flat when it was first broadcast. The work began to re-engage everyone’s attention when it was replayed. Later, it also set off a sci-fi comics craze, and Matsumoto has become a popular cartoonist popular with young readers. After participating in the production of the animated “Space Battleship Yamato”, inspired by the famous Japanese fairy tale “Galaxy Railway Night”, Matsumoto has created one of his four major representative works, and is also the most famous. The most serialized work – “Yinhe Railway 999”
『Galaxy Railway 999』 This work is unique in that it has a lot of appearances, although it is very old, but there are many insides, even if it seems to be very avant-garde now, full of sci-fi props and facilities, so that readers can As the story develops, expand the space of your own imagination. Then, through the various grotesque stories that the protagonists encountered while visiting each planet on the journey, they brought out some thought-provoking philosophy or reason. After reading the story, the reader will not only marvel at the author’s fantasy, but also reflect on the problems behind the story, so that ordinary sci-fi comics will rise to the realm of philosophy. This story mode has influenced many ACG works. Creation. As the “Galaxy Railway 999” is planned at the same time, the “Cosmic Pirate Harrog” and “QUEEN EMERALDAS”, which have the same world view and different story lines, have also been animated with the craze of “Yinhe Railway 999”. The classic images of the male and female cosmic pirate captains in these two works are deep in the heart of the house, creating a precedent for the setting of the cosmic pirates. These two charming works have also accumulated a lot of their own fans. As the most well-known “Yinhe Railway 999”, it was later derived from the “Galaxy Railway Story” series that complements the world view of the work
In addition to the above several masterpieces, Matsumoto has created many sci-fi works. At the same time, Matsumoto is not only influential in the comics’ industry, but also has many achievements in education. He has deep research on astronomy, archaeology, weapons, military history, etc. He attaches great importance to the science education for young people, and will integrate these aspects of knowledge into his works, which will greatly promote the popularization of scientific knowledge among young people. In recent years, in many places such as the Rugao Aerospace Museum in Japan, the Koriyama City Exchange Science Museum, the Yakyu Astronomical Science Museum, and many other places, I have hired Matsumoto as the honorary curator to recognize the promotion of popular science education over the years. Contributed. He is also a professor at Baodi University, an executive director of the Japan Cartoonists Association, and a director of the Japan Universe Youth League. He continues to promote the development and promotion of Japanese comics and popular science education
This year Matsumoto has celebrated his 80th birthday as a celebration of the 80th birthday of Matsumoto, and also marks the 40th anniversary of the serialization of the “Yinhe Railway 999”. Matsumoto has once again opened the new chapter of “Yinhe Railway 999” and simultaneously carried out A series of 40th anniversary commemorative projects such as “Galaxy Railway 999” live-action stage play, “Galaxy Railway 999” live TV series. In this year of exciting fans, this summer, this hall-level cartoonist came to Guangzhou’s more animation carnival, sharing the little about this work with fans. After the end of the stage event, a media interview with Matsumoto was held. The following is the content of this interview
Q : “Yinhe Railway 999” is one of Matsumoto’s comic masterpieces, and is also the beginning of many fans who know Matsumoto, and this year is also the 40th anniversary of the animation of “Yinhe Railway 999”. The related TV series was broadcast in June this year. What is Matsumoto’s expectation for this?
Matsumoto Shishi: The journey is still going on. There is no end to this journey. I can’t see the end. The journey has just begun. I want to paint a journey full of hope. I want to express such a dream
Q : This year is the 40th anniversary of “Yinhe Railway 999”. Can Teacher Matsumoto talk about the reasons for the serialization?
Matsumoto Shishi: The story is not over yet. There are many things in the middle. The publication of the magazine has caused the serialization to be suspended, but it has not yet ended
Q : Matsumoto has a special liking for women with long hair. Many works have similar characters. Can you have any special feelings for Matsumoto?
Matsumoto Shishi: First of all, the long hair itself is very beautiful. When a female character appeared on the scene, if it was painted naked, it would be criticized. Later, with the young manga, you can draw male comics, but if you paint naked, There will be problems, so the hair exists as a kind of clothing for women, and the body is covered with long hair, so long hair is drawn
Q : In recent years, Matsumoto has performed many guest appearances in many TV dramas and film and television works. What kind of role do you want to play in your own work?
Matsumoto Shishi: Tie Lang or Min Lang, in fact, I really want to play Harlock, but still play Tie Lang
Q : Matsumoto’s work is full of unique sci-fi ideas, which have a shocking impact on traditional science fiction comics that only have huge robots. If you want to become a character in your pen, which role do you choose?
Matsumoto Shishi: I will choose Iron Man, although I really want to be Harlock, but I am not the kind of beautiful man, so I still choose Iron Man, but I want to be a teenager who has an eternal dream like Tie Lang and a teenager who embarks on a journey. This is a young man’s jealousy. The journey that Tielang experienced was similar to mine. I took the train from Kyushu to Tokyo. There was no ticket for the return trip. Only the journey was made, and I made up my mind until I died. Really even cats and dogs are chasing them out from home. When they look out from the window, they can see them chasing along the track. When the train enters the tunnel and comes out from the other side, it reaches the universe, so I painted the iron The journey is my own journey
Q : Can Matsumoto tell me what is the source of the pseudonym “Zax”?
Matsumoto Shishi:In fact, my real name is Matsumoto, one day above, one below, no one will read. At the beginning, I originally wanted to use Hiragana, and I used my name to make a pseudonym, but writingあきらwould have no power, so I changed it to the current pen name. At that time, I told my father that I had to change the pseudonym. The father said that the name changed to you was the best, but I changed it to “zeroton”, zero writing 0, is a circle, no end, infinite This name means a warrior without an end. I decided my own ambition and embarked on this endless road, so it means the writer and creator without end. Just like a warrior without an end, the samurai will be positive. To face the difficulties, you will not run away from the right, that is, the meaning of a warrior without an end
Q : Teacher Matsumoto can say that he has witnessed the whole development process of Japanese manga. Is there any suggestion for newcomers who are new to the market now?
Matsumoto Shishi: You will fail many times. This is a highly liberal industry. There is no guarantee. If you are not able to grit your teeth, be patient, and have the power to overcome the difficulties, you cannot be in this world. Survival. Just like the world of pirates, dinosaurs fighting dinosaurs, if they decide to survive in this world, must take all their responsibilities and blame others, so they must strengthen their ambitions and struggle with strong energy. In my life, if you don’t have such determination, don’t do this from the beginning. All your responsibilities are in yourself, so you can’t cry
Q : Finally, what did Matsumoto’s teacher say and want to talk to Chinese fans?
Matsumoto Shishi: In fact, all my works describe the same story, whether it is Yamato or Harlock, the Millennium Queen or Amyra Ludi, in fact, are in a story. Although I feel that I may die after painting all these stories, I haven’t finished painting yet, I want to finish them all. The sly logo and the pirate’s logo are not used to scare people. It is a manifestation of the will to continue fighting even if it becomes a white bone. In fact, I am drawing a very grand story. I think it is time to finish the summing up of these things, but I still don’t want to, I don’t want to go to that world, so I will continue to work hard
Although Matsumoto is already 80 years old, the way of thinking and talking is still very clear. In addition to the serialization of the comic book “Yinhe Railway 999”, he can still see it on the official website of his studio. There is a lot of creative projects in progress, and this year he also performed guest appearances in the Japanese drama “99.9 – Criminal Expert Lawyer”, which is very old and strong
After the interview, everyone stood up and paid tribute to the national treasurer of the Japanese comics’ industry and watched him leave. However, Matsumoto took a few steps and turned back. He said to many media personnel who had just paid tribute to him, and he hoped to say a few words to you and to the young people in China
Matsumoto’s message to young Chinese:
Everyone in China please also cheer, everyone is still so young, I envy you, I also want to use the time machine to return to your age. I hope that everyone on earth will not be because of thought, religion I am hurt by national feelings, even if there is a struggle between them, it is only short-lived. I hope that everyone can get along with each other. As a member of protecting the global environment and protecting life, all people on the earth are a big family. I will With this kind of thinking, continue to work hard, please work together. ”.
Matsumoto’s move is really moving everyone in the room. I did not expect that the 80-year-old old man would care so much about the development of foreign young people and say such a high-level message. Let everyone present in the field take a profound lesson in just a few minutes. Presumably this must be the idea that Matsumoto has always conveyed to readers
In Matsumoto’s life journey, there is a lot of stories left to find directions, so that confused people can find the train that suits them. In the future, Matsumoto will continue to travel on his train. I don’t know what story is there in your journey of life
(Photo: Ma Shawen: Ma Sha, Sakura Innocent Editor: Ma Sha)