Born in Shanghai, China. Instructor at Digital Hollywood Osaka. Works across manga, illustration, design, and writing.
Consultations are also available in Chinese.
From discovering manga at ten to teaching others
I came to Japan when I was ten. One day at a friend’s home, I read Marmalade Boy in the girls’ manga magazine Ribon without understanding any Japanese.
I knew neither the earlier story nor the words, yet I cried when I saw the heroine separate from her boyfriend. That was when I decided to become a manga artist. At fourteen, I submitted to Shueisha for the first time and received my first award.
I was later selected in several competitions held by major publishers and worked with an editor, but I did not make my professional debut.
After stepping away from manga, I realized that fifteen years of drawing had also taught me how to illustrate, design, and write.
By sharing the joy and value of manga and illustration, I hope to help the people who attend our school live richer and happier lives.