Yoshiko Nishitani
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| Yoshiko Nishitani | |
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| Born | 2 October 1943 Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area(s) | Manga artist |
Notable works | Mary Lou |
Yoshiko Nishitani (西谷祥子, Nishitani Yoshiko, born 2 October 1943) was a pioneering shōjo manga artist who released her works in Shōjo Club and Margaret.[1] According to Matt Thorn, Nishitani "more or less single-handedly invented the school campus romance that remains the mainstay of shôjo manga today",[2] and Robert Petersen regards her innovation as giving her characters personality.[3] She gave her readers characters that were like them, "teenaged Japanese girls dealing with friendships, family, school, and, yes, falling in love."[4] Her success inspired an influx of female manga artists.[5]
Works
- Haruko no Mita Yume
- Mary Lou マリイ ルウ
- Weekly Margaret, 1965. This story opened up the idea of shoujo manga telling stories about ordinary teenagers.[5]
- Shirobara Monogatari
- Lemon to Sakuranbo (Lemon and Cherry) レモンとサクランボ
- Kouenji atari
- Gakuseitachi no Michi
- Shoujo no Koi
- Nanako no Seishun
- Hanabira Nikki
- Jessica no Sekai (Jessica's World) ジェシカの世界
- Konnichiwa Suzanu (Hello Suzanne, 1971)
- Ringo no namikimichi (Apple Avenue) 1967
- Francoise's time
- The Class Ring's in Love
References
- ^ http://mastersofmanga.com/2010/06/hagioyear24/
- ^ http://matt-thorn.com/wordpress/?p=154
- ^ Petersen, Robert S. Comics, manga, and graphic novels : a history of graphic narratives. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Praeger. p. 181. ISBN 9780313363306.
- ^ http://www.matt-thorn.com/shoujo_manga/colloque/index.php
- ^ a b http://mangacritic.com/2010/05/23/manga-moveable-feast-to-terra/
Further reading
- Thompson, Jason (2007). Manga The Complete Guide. New York: Del Rey Books. p. 334. ISBN 9780345485908.
- Yoshihiro Yonezawa, 1991. Kodomo no Shōwa-shi: Shōjo manga no sekai II, Shōwa 38 nen - 64 nen (子供の昭和史──少女マンガの世界 II 昭和38年〜64年 "A Children's History of Showa-Era Japan: The World of Shōjo Manga II, 1963-1989") Bessatsu Taiyō series. Tokyo: Heibonsha.