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Kenneth Yap's avatar

Another woman mangaka I deeply respect, although she's less of a direct influence on me: Fumiyo Kouno, the creator of "In This Corner of the World."

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Kimberly Gee's avatar

When women break through male dominated fields I always think about their sheer courage! I’m glad you took a moment to recognize them and to share with us how they influenced you, too.

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Maple Lam's avatar

They are all so inspiring!

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Kenneth Yap's avatar

There are indeed many wonderful mangaka who are women. Two who have influenced me are Moto Hagio (mainly for the stories “The Willow Tree” and “Iguana Girl”) and Yoshitoki Oima (for her series “To Your Eternity” and “A Silent Voice”). Two women from completely different generations, but both with a love for making manga and a unique perspective to share…

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Maple Lam's avatar

Thanks for sharing, Kenneth!

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Eliza Wheeler's avatar

This was fascinating and fun to read, Maple! I was simultaneously bummed (and not surprised) to hear that 99% of successful shonen manga's are by men, but that, knowing that, Arawaka made a way through anyways. Brilliant! Cheering all the women and femmes on, constantly.

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Maple Lam's avatar

Yes we can!!!

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