Leiji Matsumoto, the famed Japanese manga and anime creator of epic space sagas including "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock", has died aged 85, his office said on Monday.

Matsumoto Leiji, Japanese Manga Artist Behind ‘Space Pirate Captain Harlock,’ Dies at 85 Veteran was known for space operas and working with Daft Punk. By Mark Schilling.

Leiji Matsumoto, the legendary anime and manga creator behind such classic franchises as Space Battleship Yamato, Galaxy Express 999, Space Pirate Captain Harlock and much more, has passed away at ...

His manga works “Galaxy Express 999″ and “Space Pirate Captain Harlock” were adapted into television anime series in the 1970s and became huge hits in and outside Japan.