Ai Yazawa

Ai Yazawa is a renowned Japanese manga author and illustrator who began her career in 1985.

She specializes in shojo manga, focusing on young, rebellious women and their relationships.

Yazawa's work is known for its stylish characters and fashion-forward aesthetic, influenced by her own interest in fashion.

Her most famous works include Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai, Neighborhood Story, Paradise Kiss, and Nana.

The latter, serialized from 2000 to 2009, won a Shogakukan Manga Award in 2003.

Several of her manga have been adapted into anime and live-action movies, cementing her status as a influential figure in the manga industry.