Kan Shimozawa
Kan Shimozawa (子母澤 寛, Shimozawa Kan) was a Japanese novelist and historical writer. He was born February 1, 1892, in Atsuta, Hokkaido, and died July 19, 1968.[1] Sometimes his name is spelled Kan Shimosawa (in New Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi the Fugitive). His real name was Umetani Matsutaro.[2]
Kan Shimozawa | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 子母澤 寛 |
| Born | Umetani Matsutaro February 1, 1892 Atsuta, Hokkaido |
| Died | July 19, 1968 (aged 76) Tokyo |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Meiji University |
| Notable works | Zatoichi series |
| Notable awards | 1962 Kikuchi Kan Prize |
Works
He is the creator of several fictional works. Many of which have been adapted into movies. These include:
- Shinsengumi Monogatari
- 1962's Zatoichi TV series and films
- 1962: The Tale of Zatoichi
- 1962: The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
- 1963: New Tale of Zatoichi
- 1963: Zatoichi: The Fugitive
- 1963: Zatoichi: On the Road
- 1970: Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
- 1971: Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
- 2003: Zatōichi
- 2008: Ichi
Historical figures
He has written several historical figures into his works, including:
References
- "子母澤 寛" (in Japanese). SHINCHOSH. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)「子母沢寛」の解説". kotobank. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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