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Kiriko Nananan
- Born
- 14 December 1972 (52 years old)
- Passed away
- 25 December 2024
- Place of birth
- Niigata, Japan
- Gender
- Female
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).
