
Kumiko Takahashi
Writing
Biography
Writer, poet, lyricist. Born 1982 in Ehime Prefecture. Takahashi was active in music before turning to writing fiction. Her works to date include the short story collection Gururi (Surroundings) (Chikumashobo), essay collection Tabi wo Sutosu (Kadokawa), and poetry collection Konya Kyōbō Dakara Watashi (Brutal Tonight Therefore It’s Me) (Mishimasha). Takahashi engages in many forms of performance, including poetry readings, writing lyrics for singers, and scripts for modern puppet plays.
Known For

"There are many things that I don't like. The traffic jam on the way to Naha, my debt-ridden father, my best friend's boyfriend, milk, and my hometown, Shioya-wan. Why did my beautiful mother marry my father?" Ruri tried to escape from these thoughts as she faced an uncertain future. Then, one day, she learns of her mother's past, but…
Mom's Celestial Robe of Feathers

Cardcaptor Sakura tells the story of Sakura Kinomoto, a ten-year-old girl who accidentally releases a set of magical cards called Clow Cards. Her job then is to gather all the cards before they cause trouble in the city where she lives.