Nagano (illustrator)
Japanese illustrator and manga artist
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nagano (ナガノ or ながの, Nagano) (born 1988) is a Japanese illustrator most known for her[1] creation of the Chiikawa series.
Cartoon artist
Author
nagano | |
|---|---|
ナガノ | |
| Born | 1988 (age 37–38) |
| Other name | ながの (Kana) |
| Occupations | Illustrator Cartoon artist Author |
| Years active | 2018 – present |
| Notable work | Chiikawa series |
| Style | Manga |
Chiikawa series
The character of Chiikawa originated from a May 2017 tweet expressing Nagano's wish to escape modern life and become a simple creature that cries over its troubles, runs away from them, sleeps, and dances.[2][3] She posted her works on X (Twitter).
In 2026, a movie based on the series named Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island was released. The screenplay, story and movie was written by Nagano. Nagano also wrote the movie's opening theme song "Kutsuzure" (くつずれ, lit. "Shoe Sore") and closing theme song "Tsukue Sasuru" (机さする, lit. "Desk Rubbing").[4][5]
