Ai Yazawa(Thỉ trạch あい,Yazawa Ai,was born on March 7, 1967)is a Japanesemanga artist.Yazawa's most famous manga includeTenshi Nanka ja Nai,Neighborhood Story,Paradise Kiss,and especiallyNana,[1]the latter being one of thebest-selling manga series.
Ai Yazawa | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Thỉ trạch あい |
| Born | Ai Yazawa March 7, 1967 Amagasaki,Hyōgo,Japan |
| Occupation | Manga artist |
| Education | Osaka Mode Gakuen |
| Years active | 1985–2010 |
| Notable works | Tenshi Nanka ja Nai,Neighborhood Story,Paradise Kiss,Nana |
Career
editWhile most of Yazawa's manga is published in Japan byShueisha,publishers ofRibonandCookie(Nanawas serialized in the latter), series likeParadise Kisshave appeared in non-Shueisha magazines such asZipper,published byShodensha.[2]
She also voiced an animated rendition of herself that made a cameo appearance in the final episode of theNeighborhood Storyanime. All five volumes ofParadise Kisswere released in English byVertical, Inc.Nanaran in now-defunct American manga magazineShojo Beat.In 2003, Yazawa was awarded theShogakukan Manga AwardforNana.[3]Nanawas made into an anime (produced byMadhouse) and a successfulmoviewitha sequelin Japan.
In June 2009, it was revealed that Yazawa had contracted a sudden illness, and had to be sent to the hospital for treatment, puttingNanaon indefinite hiatus.[4]She returned from the hospital in April 2010.[5]In 2022, Yazawa stated she was still recovering from her illness and expressed interest in continuingNanain the future.[6]
Yazawa has worked on a variety of small illustrative projects since puttingNanaon hold. She provided artwork for singerJUJU's singleIiwakein 2017 and a celebratory illustration forSpace Channel 5 VRin 2020, drew a mini-manga featuring characters fromTenshi Nanka ja NaiandNeighborhood Storyin 2016, contributed new images to the 2015Nanacalendar, and published a new "Junko's Room" chapter, her first new manga in over three years, in 2013.[7]
Style
editYazawa's storylines are generally centered on young women and their relationships. The characters are always very stylish, and she is known especially for her hip sense offashion.Yazawa herself attended a fashion school after high school but did not complete her studies there. Another key point is her often rebellious characters, who tend to be juxtaposed against the more traditional ones.[8]
She been compared to fellow manga artistTaku Tsumugifor her play with depth and layering.[9]
Works
edit- Ano Natsu(1985)
- 15-nenme(1986)
- Love Letter(1987)
- Kaze ni Nare!(1988)
- Escape(1988)
- Ballad Made Soba ni Ite(1989) – 2 volumes
- Marine Blue no Kaze ni Dakarete(1990–1991) – 4 volumes
- Usubeni no Arashi(1992)
- Tenshi Nanka ja Nai(1992–1995) – 8 volumes
- Neighborhood Story(1995–1998) – 7 volumes
- Last Quarter(1998–1999) – 3 volumes
- Paradise Kiss(1999–2004) – 5 volumes published by Shodensha
- Nana(2000–2009) – 21 volumes (hiatus)
Character design:
- Princess Ai(2004–2005) – 3 volumes
References
edit- ^Rosenbaum, Roman, ed. (2012).Manga and the Representation of Japanese History.Taylor & Francis. p. 111.doi:10.4324/9780203097816.ISBN9780203097816.
- ^"Tường vân xã の xuất bản vật".shodensha.co.jp.Archivedfrom the original on January 1, 2011.RetrievedMarch 4,2015.
- ^Tiểu học quán mạn họa thưởng: Lịch đại thụ thưởng giả(in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived fromthe originalon September 29, 2007.RetrievedAugust 19,2007.
- ^"Nana's Ai Yazawa Puts Manga on Hold Due to Illness".Anime News Network.Archivedfrom the original on January 29, 2021.RetrievedMarch 4,2015.
- ^"Nana Manga Creator Ai Yazawa Returns from Hospital".Anime News Network.Archivedfrom the original on January 28, 2021.RetrievedMarch 12,2015.
- ^Rodriguez, Kevin T. (August 24, 2022)."NANA Creator Gives Update on the Manga's Future".Game Rant.RetrievedSeptember 22,2024.
- ^Loveridge, Lynzee (October 2, 2018)."NANA's Ai Yazawa Draws Historical Men's Fashion for New Book".Anime News Network.Archivedfrom the original on October 28, 2020.RetrievedFebruary 8,2020.
- ^McNeill, David (September 3, 2005)."Cartoon friends strike a blow for Japanese women".The Independent.London.Archivedfrom the original on April 2, 2015.RetrievedSeptember 3,2005.
- ^Wheeler Macwilliams, Mark, ed. (2008).Japanese Visual Culture. Explorations in the World of Manga and Anime.Armonk, N.Y.: M.E. Sharpe. p. 146.ISBN978-0-7656-2235-8.OCLC503447257.Archivedfrom the original on February 8, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 27,2023.
External links
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- Ai YazawaatAnime News Network's encyclopedia
- Ai YazawaatIMDb
- ProfileArchivedOctober 9, 2010, at theWayback Machineat The Ultimate Manga Guide