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Ai Yazawa

(1967) Mangaka Japan

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Ai Yazawa talks about being alone and feeling lonely, which are not the same. She notes that love often puts the self first, making people choose partners who please them most. She also describes the fear of losing what matters and how stress can stay the same.

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Ai Yazawa is a mangaka from Japan, best known for Nana, tome 1.

Quick Facts About Ai Yazawa

Born
March 7, 1967
Nationality
Japan
Profession
Mangaka
Notable works
Nana, tome 1
Known for
Nana, Paradise Kiss, Neighborhood Story, Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai

About Ai Yazawa

Ai Yazawa, a Japanese manga artist and illustrator, debuted in 1985 with the short story Ano Natsu. She gained mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s with series such as I’m No Angel (1991), Neighborhood Story (1995), Paradise Kiss (1999) and Nana (2000), the latter becoming one of the best‑selling manga series. Since June 2009, Yazawa has focused on illustration projects because of health concerns.

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Ai Yazawa by topic

Love (29) People (14) Time (12) Nana (11) Heart (10) Ai-yazawa (10)