Kiriko Nananan
Date of Birth:
Dec 14, 1972
Place of Birth:
Niigata, Japan
Date of Birth:
Dec 14, 1972
Place of Birth:
Niigata, Japan
Biography:
Kiriko Nananan is a Japanese manga artist from Tsubame, Niigata. Nananan is famous for her realistic josei work featuring understated artwork with a sense of detachment. In addition, she has affiliated herself with the "La nouvelle manga" movement. Her first work was published in Garo in 1993. Three of her works have been made into live-action movies: Blue (2001), Strawberry Shortcakes (2006), and Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (2017).