Festival· Bruxelles
Jiro Taniguchi
Jiro Taniguchi was a celebrated Japanese manga artist (1947–2017) known for quiet, contemplative works such as *The Walking Man*, *A Distant Neighborhood*, and *The Summit of the Gods*. His death in February 2017 marked the loss of one of the most internationally respected figures in literary manga, whose realistic art and meditative storytelling influenced readers and creators worldwide.