Junji Ito Inducted into Eisner Awards Hall of Fame After Winning Four Previous Honors

Renowned manga artist Junji Ito has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 37th Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in the comic industry. The announcement was made on July 26 (JST) during the event held in the United States.

Ito has previously won four Eisner Awards for his English-translated works. In 2019, the English edition of Frankenstein (from Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection Vol. 10) won the award for Best Adaptation from Another Medium. In 2021, Remina received Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia, and both Remina and Lovesickness: The Junji Ito Story Collection received Best Writer/Artist. In 2022, Lovesickness (from Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection Vol. 4) again won Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia. These accolades culminated in his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Previous Japanese inductees to the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame include legendary figures such as Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Moto Hagio (known for The Poe Clan), and Keiji Nakazawa (Barefoot Gen).

Comment from Junji Ito

“It is a tremendous honor to be inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. Having received four category awards in the past, I find it hard to believe that I am now joining the ranks of such distinguished creators. I have always tried to put full effort into each piece I create, and I feel truly rewarded by this recognition.

I will not rest on this honor, and I hope to continue making works with the same level of dedication. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Eisner Awards selection committee, my readers who have supported me, the publishers involved in producing my works, and especially VIZ Media, who have delivered beautiful translations and high-quality editions. Thank you very much for this wonderful recognition.”

Source : ORICON NEWS