Inio Asano

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A Japanese manga author. Asano created Oyasumi Punpun, Umibe no Onnanoko, Yuushatachi and the acclaimed manga Solanin, which was released as a feature film in Japan in April 2010, starring Aoi Miyazaki. Known for creating character-driven, realist stories, ranging from slice of life to psychological horror, Asano won first prize in the 2001 GX competition for young manga artists. In 2010, The Yomiuri Shimbun described Asano as "one of the voices of his generation."

He was previously married to the mangaka Akane Torikai.

Notable work outside Manga:

• No More Heroes III (Video Game, 2021) (NT Kamui Character Design)