Riyoko Ikeda
(b. 18/12/1947, Japan)
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During her study of philosophy, the manga artist Riyoko Ikeda began publishing her comics in the magazine Kashihonya. In 1967, she made her debut with 'Bara-Yashiki no Shoujo' ('The Girl of the Rose'). In 1972, she started drawing 'Versailles no Bara' ('The Rose of Versailles'), a manga story set in an historical environment. In addition to setting a trend in historical manga, it also was dramatized in 1974 by Japan's highly-regarded theatrical group, Takarazuka.
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Ikeda disappeared from the manga scene around the mid-1980s, but in 1998, she returned with 'Orpheus no Mado' ('Window of Orpheus'). Her work includes titles such as: 'Berusaiyu no Bara', 'Eroica', 'Jotei Ecatherina' ('Empress Chaterina') and 'Oniisama e...' ('Brother, Dear Brother'). Riyoko Ikeda is the first Mangaka (female manga artist) to achieve great success and respect. She is called the "Mother of Manga".
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