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{{nihongo|'''Asa Higuchi'''|ひぐち アサ|Higuchi Asa|born 1970}} is a Japanese [[Mangaka|manga artist]], born in [[Urawa, Saitama|Urawa]], [[Saitama Prefecture]] (now part of [[Saitama City]]). She graduated from Saitama Prefecture's prestigious [[Urawanishi High School]] and [[Hosei University]]'s department of psychology, with a major in sports psychology. During her high school days, she was a member of her school's softball team, which would go on to be an inspiration in her work ''[[Ōkiku Furikabutte]]''. |
{{nihongo|'''Asa Higuchi'''|ひぐち アサ|Higuchi Asa|born 1970}} is a Japanese [[Mangaka|manga artist]], born in [[Urawa, Saitama|Urawa]], [[Saitama Prefecture]] (now part of [[Saitama City]]). She graduated from Saitama Prefecture's prestigious [[Urawanishi High School]] and [[Hosei University]]'s department of psychology, with a major in sports psychology. During her high school days, she was a member of her school's softball team, which would go on to be an inspiration in her work ''[[Ōkiku Furikabutte]]'' as well as her high school which is featured in detail (the school now advertising the manga and anime on their website). |
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In 1998, Higuchi won noted [[seinen]] [[manga]] magazine ''[[Afternoon (magazine)|Afternoon]]'''s Shiki competition with her work ''Yuku tokoro''. It was noted for the unique relationships shared by its characters and was subsequently published in the August issue of the magazine, thus marking her debut as a manga artist. She is currently working on ''[[Ōkiku Furikabutte]]'', which has spanned |
In 1998, Higuchi won noted [[seinen]] [[manga]] magazine ''[[Afternoon (magazine)|Afternoon]]'''s Shiki competition with her work ''Yuku tokoro''. It was noted for the unique relationships shared by its characters and was subsequently published in the August issue of the magazine, thus marking her debut as a manga artist. She is currently working on ''[[Ōkiku Furikabutte]]'', which has spanned 21 volumes to date and being serialized in the monthly ''Afternoon''. It won the 10th [[Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize]] for best creative work in 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-05-11/tezuka-cultural-award-winners|title=Tezuka Cultural Award Winners|date=Mai 11, 2006|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=April 7, 2010}}</ref> and the 31st [[Kodansha Manga Award]] for general manga in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/ookiku-furikabutte-kodansha|title=''Ookiku Furikabutte'' wins Kodansha's Manga Award|date=Mai 9, 2007|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=April 7, 2010}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:07, 18 November 2013
| Asa Higuchi | |
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| Born | 1970 Urawa, Saitama, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area(s) | Manga artist |
Notable works | Ōkiku Furikabutte |
| Awards | 10th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for best creative work - Ōkiku Furikabutte 31st Kodansha Manga Award for general manga - Ōkiku Furikabutte |
Asa Higuchi (ひぐち アサ, Higuchi Asa, born 1970) is a Japanese manga artist, born in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture (now part of Saitama City). She graduated from Saitama Prefecture's prestigious Urawanishi High School and Hosei University's department of psychology, with a major in sports psychology. During her high school days, she was a member of her school's softball team, which would go on to be an inspiration in her work Ōkiku Furikabutte as well as her high school which is featured in detail (the school now advertising the manga and anime on their website).
In 1998, Higuchi won noted seinen manga magazine Afternoon's Shiki competition with her work Yuku tokoro. It was noted for the unique relationships shared by its characters and was subsequently published in the August issue of the magazine, thus marking her debut as a manga artist. She is currently working on Ōkiku Furikabutte, which has spanned 21 volumes to date and being serialized in the monthly Afternoon. It won the 10th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for best creative work in 2006,[1] and the 31st Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 2007.[2]
Works
- Yuku tokoro (1998)
- Kazoku no Sore Kara (2000, serialized in Afternoon, Kodansha)[3]
- Yasashii Watashi (2001–2002, serialized in Afternoon, Kodansha)[4][5]
- Ōkiku Furikabutte (2004-ongoing, serialized in Afternoon, Kodansha)[6][7]
References
- ^ "Tezuka Cultural Award Winners". Anime News Network. Mai 11, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Ookiku Furikabutte wins Kodansha's Manga Award". Anime News Network. Mai 9, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "家族のそれから" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ^ "ヤサシイワタシ(1)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ^ "ヤサシイワタシ(2)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ^ "おおきく振りかぶって(1)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ^ "おおきく振りかぶって(13)" (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
External links
- Asa Higuchi at Anime News Network's encyclopedia