Kozue Amano
Japanese manga artist
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Kozue Amano (天野 こずえ, Amano Kozue; born 26 May 1974) is a Japanese manga artist. She is widely known as the creator of Aria, which proved to be a best-selling hit,[1][2] and was adapted into an anime television series consisting of 3 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs.
| Kozue Amano 天野 こずえ | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 May 1974 Saitama, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area(s) | Manga artist, writer |
Notable works | Aria, Amanchu! |
As of autumn 2010, Amano's work releases have been shifted from a monthly schedule to a seasonal one (every 3 months) owing to pregnancy and subsequent childcare.[3]
Works
- Roman Club (浪漫倶楽部, Roman Kurabu) (1995–1996, serialized in Monthly Shōnen Gangan, Enix);[4] (2005 reprint by Mag Garden)[5]
- Mukūkai (夢空界) – Amano Kozue Tanpenshū 1, a collection of short stories (1996, Enix);[4] (2004 reprint by Mag Garden)[6]
- Crescent Noise (クレセントノイズ, Kuresento Noizu) (1997–2001, serialized in Monthly GFantasy, Enix)[4]
- Sora no Uta (空の謳) – Amano Kozue Tanpenshu 2, a collection of short stories (1999, Enix);[4] (2004 reprint by Mag Garden)[7]
- Ohi-sama Egao (おひさま笑顔), also known as Princess' Smile, (2000, Enix)[4]
- AQUA (アクア) (2001, serialized Monthly Stencil, Enix);[4] (2003 reprint by Mag Garden)[8]
- ARIA (アリア) (2002–2008, serialized in Monthly Comic Blade, Mag Garden)[9]
- Amanchu! (あまんちゅ!) (2008–2021, serialized in Monthly Comic Blade, Mag Garden)[10]
- Colori Colore Creare (コローリ コローレ クレアーレ) (2022–present, serialized in MAGCOMI, Mag Garden)[11]