Kiriko Nananan

Known for

Writing

Born

December 14, 1972

Died

December 25, 2024

Birthplace

Niigata, Japan

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).