Machiko Hasegawa was a prominent Japanese manga artist, best known for creating the popular comic strip Sazae-san. Born on March 30, 1920, in Osaka, she began her career in the 1940s and gained widespread recognition for her work. Sazae-san features the daily life of a modern Japanese family and has been serialized since 1946, making it one of the longest-running manga series in history. Hasegawa's art and storytelling captured the essence of post-war Japanese society, reflecting cultural changes and family dynamics. Her work has inspired various adaptations, including an animated television series that began airing in 1969. Machiko Hasegawa passed away on November 2, 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of manga.