Keiko Nishi

Keiko Nishi (西 炯子, Nishi Keiko, born December 26, 1966, in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist.[1] After graduating from Kagoshima Prefectural Ibusuki High School, she attended Tsuru University from where she graduated with a degree in Japanese literature. While still attending Tsuru University, Nishi made her professional manga debut with her story "Matte Iru yo" in Shogakukan's manga magazine Petit Flower.[1]

Keiko Nishi
西 炯子
Born (1966-12-26) December 26, 1966
Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Area(s)Manga artist
Notable works
Sanban-chō Hagiwara-ya no Bijin
Love Song

Nishi currently makes a living as an independent manga artist and a teacher. Her definitive works include Sanban-chō Hagiwara-ya no Bijin and Love Song. Matt Thorn described her in the mid-1990s as "one of the most popular and respected artists of her (twenty-something) generation."[2] Her former assistants include Peppe.[3]

Works
Cover of Love Song.
  • (in Japanese) Love Song (October 1993, ISBN 4-09-172026-9, Shogakukan)
  • Otoko no Isshō (2009–2012 (volumes))
  • Ane no Kekkon (2010–2014)

Anthologies

References
  1. Van Huffel, Peter (January 17, 2004). "Nishi Keiko 西炯子". The Ultimate Manga Guide. Retrieved July 14, 2007.
  2. Thorn, Matt (February 1996). "Introduction". Four Shōjo Stories. Viz Communications. ISBN 1-56931-055-6.
  3. 西炯子に教わったマンガ家の心得は？「テラハ」ペッペのデビュー作発売でファン集結. Natalie (in Japanese). 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2020-08-06.


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