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Kiriko Nananan
Writing
14 Dec 1972
† 25 Dec 2024
Niigata, Japan
Biography
Kiriko Nananan was 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).
Also Known As
Toko Iwase
