Yves Schlirf, Belgian comics editor who played a fundamental role in popularizing Japanese manga in French-speaking countries, has died this Saturday.
Schlirf was responsible for editing some of the biggest publishing successes of the genre, including the series "Naruto" by Masashi Kishimoto, which became a sales phenomenon in the French-speaking market. As an editor, he contributed to bringing Japanese comics to a vast audience in Europe.
Schlirf was a central figure in the expansion of Japanese manga in French-speaking Europe, directly influencing the comics market in Belgium, France and neighboring countries. His death marks the end of an era for the comics publishing industry in the region.
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