Kiriko Nananan
Writing
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).
Known For
Follows the ups and downs of four female friends in Tokyo looking for love and trying to cope with the responsibilities in their lives.
Strawberry Shortcakes
An introverted schoolgirl falls in love and starts a relationship with one of her classmates. Set in a small seaside town in Japan.
Blue
A struggling, unemployed musician living with his girlfriend looks to improve his life after he discovers how she's been paying the rent.