- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1947-08-31
- Hometown
- Ootawara, Tochigi prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1968
Yumiko Ooshima
大島弓子
Yumiko Ooshima is a Japanese mangaka, illustrator and writer. She is associated with the year 24 group. She debuted in 1968, with her work Paula no Namida, which was published in "Weekly Margaret's Spring Break Special Edition".
She is credited with popularizing the kemonomimi (catgirl) character type through her creation of Chibi-neko from Wata no Kuni Hoshi.
She received the 1973 Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence for Mimosa Yakata de Tsukamaete, the 1978 Kodansha Manga Award for shoujo for Wata no Kuni Hoshi and the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Short Story Award for Goo Goo Datte Neko de Aru.
In 1997, she was hospitalized for a malignant tumor and was discharged in 1998.
Signature works
Genre preference
- Drama33%
- Psychological23%
- Slice of Life14%
- Romance12%
- Comedy8%
- Fantasy5%
- Supernatural5%
- Adventure2%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Yumiko Ooshima's name in other languages?
Yumiko Ooshima is also known as 大島弓子.
When is Yumiko Ooshima's birthday?
Yumiko Ooshima was born on August 31, 1947.
How old is Yumiko Ooshima?
Yumiko Ooshima is 78 years old.
What is Yumiko Ooshima's gender?
Yumiko Ooshima is female.
What does Yumiko Ooshima do?
Yumiko Ooshima works as Mangaka.
What language does Yumiko Ooshima voice in?
Yumiko Ooshima performs in Japanese.
Where is Yumiko Ooshima from?
Yumiko Ooshima is from Ootawara, Tochigi prefecture, Japan.
