Manga artist Hiroya Oku announces retirement plans
漫畫家奧浩哉宣布退休計畫
更新於: 2026年8月13日 上午02:15
On August 11, 2026, the manga industry received surprising news: Hiroya Oku, the visionary creator behind cult classics like GANTZ and Inuyashiki, announced his upcoming retirement.
2026年8月11日，漫畫界傳出了一則令人驚訝的消息：創作出《GANTZ殺戮都市》與《犬屋敷》等邪典經典的遠見創作者奧浩哉，宣布了即將退休的消息。
Oku plans to step down once he finishes his current series, Kanrekihime (The Sweet Sixty Princess).
奧浩哉計畫在結束目前的連載作品《還曆姬（Kanrekihime）》後隱退。
In a recent interview, the artist explained that while his creative passion remains strong, the intense physical and mental demands of serializing manga have become unsustainable.
在近期的一場訪談中，這位藝術家解釋道，儘管他的創作熱情依舊強烈，但漫畫連載那高強度的生理與心理要求已令他難以負荷。《
Kanrekihime, which began in December 2025, represents a departure from his usual high-octane sci-fi.
還曆姬》於2025年12月開始連載，與他過去那種高能量的科幻風格大相逕庭。
Instead, it offers a grounded, character-driven story about aging and identity, featuring men who transform into young women via a mysterious drug.
相反地，這部作品講述了一個關於老化與認同的寫實故事，內容聚焦於一群透過神秘藥物轉變為年輕女性的男性。
Oku describes this project as his shukatsu, or final life-preparation work, signaling that he sees it as the conclusion of his storied career.
奧浩哉將此計畫稱為他的「終活」，暗示他將其視為自己傳奇生涯的謝幕之作。
Known for pioneering digital creation methods in manga and blending dark, provocative themes with human fragility, Oku leaves behind a legacy that has shaped modern anime and live-action adaptations alike.
身為漫畫界率先採用數位創作方法的先驅，且擅長將晦暗、挑釁的主題與人類的脆弱性相結合，奧浩哉留下的遺產已深刻影響了現代動畫與真人改編作品。
While no official date for his retirement has been set, fans are eager to see how this influential artist closes his final chapter.
雖然目前尚未訂定確切的退休日期，但粉絲們都引頸期盼這位極具影響力的藝術家將如何為他的最後篇章畫下句點。
