was a Japanese manga artist.

Biography

Kuwata was born in Suita, Osaka. He created in 1948. In 1957 he created . He co-created 8 Man with writer Kazumasa Hirai.

In 1965, when he was to finish the final issue of 8 Man, he was arrested for possession of a handgun, and released from prison soon after.

Kuwata died at age 85 in Suita, Osaka.

Bibliography Manga adaptations of TV shows Moonlight Mask Batman (published in Western countries as Batmanga) Ultra Seven The Time Tunnel The Invaders

See also Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan

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