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Known For
Writing
Gender
Female
Birthday
December 14, 1972
Died
December 25, 2024 (52 years old)
Place of Birth
Niigata, Japan
Also Known As
- Toko Iwase
Kiriko Nananan
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).
