- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1950-01-31
- Date of death
- 2024-06-08
- Hometown
- Ashibetsu, Hokkaido
- Years active
- 1970, 2024
Nanae Sasaya
ささやななえ
Nanae Sasaya is a Japanese mangaka associated with the year 24 group. She debuted in the January issue of "Ribon" with the work "Kamome" in the year 1970. She is known for her horror stories with occult themes. Despite the wishes of her father, who wanted his four children to become teachers, she chose to pursue a career as a manga artist.
Some of her famous works include "Dartmoor no Shounen," "Ahondara," "Makiko" and many other horror and suspense. In 1990 Sasaya received the 19th Japan Manga Award for her humorous essay manga on married life "Okame Hachimoku".
Since 1996 she uses the name Sasaya Nanaeko (ささやななえこ).
She passed away in 2024 at age 74 due to small-cell lung carcinoma.
Signature works
Genre preference
- Drama33%
- Horror22%
- Comedy11%
- Supernatural11%
- Fantasy8%
- Romance8%
- Mystery3%
- Psychological3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Nanae Sasaya's name in other languages?
Nanae Sasaya is also known as ささやななえ, Nanae Sagawa, 佐川七重, ささやななえこ, Nanaeko Sasaya.
When is Nanae Sasaya's birthday?
Nanae Sasaya was born on January 31, 1950.
How old is Nanae Sasaya?
Nanae Sasaya is 74 years old.
When did Nanae Sasaya die?
Nanae Sasaya passed away on June 8, 2024.
What is Nanae Sasaya's gender?
Nanae Sasaya is female.
What does Nanae Sasaya do?
Nanae Sasaya works as Mangaka.
What language does Nanae Sasaya voice in?
Nanae Sasaya performs in Japanese.
Where is Nanae Sasaya from?
Nanae Sasaya is from Ashibetsu, Hokkaido.
