, is a Japanese

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from

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, now a resident of

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. Her work is a mix of the

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, and horror genres. Her self-portrait is usually a

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, sometimes with braids or an odango hairstyle.

Major works

Reikan Shouhou Kabushikigaisha

"Reikan Shouhou Kabushikigaisha" (霊感商法株式会社) was serialized in monthly

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(Oozora Shuppan (宙出版), SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA(主婦と生活社)). The story first appeared in 1988 in "Horror Party (ホラーパーティー)　Vol.1" (SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA). 15 volumes were originally released, now out of print, but without conclusion. It is currently available in a 10 volume Sonorama Comic Bunko version.

Television drama

In August 1991, a TV dramatization "Reikan Shouhou Kabushikigaisha - hoshi ni noroi wo - "(霊感商法株式会社～星に呪いを～) was broadcast as part of the TBS TV program . Starring it consisted of four parts, three of which were loosely based on chapters from the manga. Episode Titles *"Rinshitaiken" (臨死体験,

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) *"Sotsugyou" (卒業,

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) *"Hoshi ni noroi wo" (星に呪いを, wish on a star) *"Last Concert" (ラスト・コンサート)

Pet Shop of Horrors

For details see,

Pet Shop of Horrors ''Pet Shop of Horrors'' is a Japanese horror manga created by Matsuri Akino. The series focuses on the eccentric Count D, proprietor of a mysterious pet shop located in the heart of Chinatown, and the numerous patrons who visit his shop. T ...

List of works

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References

External links

Tokyopop, U.S. publisher of Pet Shop of Horrors, Genju no Seiza, and Kamen Tantei
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