Friends of Stan
Click on the links below to visit some of Stan’s friends:
The official website of Usagi Yojimbo.
Close friend of Stan Sakai and the mastermind behind the Groo series.
Japanese American National Museum
Non profit organization that has hosted exhibitions for Usagi Yojimbo, Hello Kitty, and more!
Chibi Time (Designs By Julie Fujii-Sakai)
Creator of the Chibi Usagi T-Shirt and many other “Kawaii” designs!
Stan’s current American publisher!
Publisher of Usagi Yojimbo books 1-7.
Co-Creator of the hit series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Usagi has had a handful of exciting crossover with the Turtles.
Known for his work on the animated tv show Garfield and Friends and his work on Groo.
Official Disney Legend who has worked with many organizations including: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Ruby-Spears, Film Roman and Pixar.
I am a VERY long-time fan of you and Usagi. My first UY issue was #3 of your Fantagraphics Run. I especially like collecting your signed/numbered hardbacks.
I hope you are taking care of yourself in these risky, anxious times. People our age cannot be too careful these days.
Best wishes for you and your family — Chip Shepherd, Houston, TX
Thank you so much for your message! We are definitely being careful! Thank you very much for your support!
Please, stay safe and healthy!
Dear Stan,
I’ve been a fan of yours since I was 18 (now 50!) and have the Fantagraphics series 1 through 17 (back when I was collecting comics – my friend who was an avid collector saw the #1 and bought it for me (1987 or 88) because of the name Yojimbo – my friends had been calling me Jimbo, but shortened afterwards to Yebo). Now my family (I have 5 boys and 1 girl – all huge fans) have purchased all of the compilations (I think 6?) and have read/reread them all. You are amazing and so appreciate all that you do!
Jim Bann
Assoc. Prof. Chemistry
Wichita State University
Wichita KS
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your message and for your encouraging words. It is always touching to hear how my stories are passed down to the next generation. May this new year be one of peace and joy for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Stan Sakai