Yves Schlirf, a Belgian comics editor, has died at the age of 76. Schlirf was a central figure in the introduction and expansion of Japanese manga in French-speaking countries, having published works that became major bestsellers.
His publishing house was responsible for bringing popular titles such as "Naruto" to the French-speaking market, which achieved bestseller status. Under his leadership, the company became a reference in the French-language comics sector.
Schlirf played a fundamental role in popularizing manga culture among French-speaking European audiences, contributing to this genre gaining a significant presence in newsstands and bookstores in Belgium, France, and other countries in the region.
