Matsuri Akino


Matsuri Akino, is a Japanese manga artist from Mitaka, Tokyo, now a resident of Yokohama.
Her work is a mix of the fantasy, mystery, and horror genres. Her self-portrait is usually a kappa, sometimes with braids or an odango hairstyle.

Major works

Reikan Shouhou Kabushikigaisha

"Reikan Shouhou Kabushikigaisha" was serialized in monthly manga magazine "Apple Mystery", SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA). The story first appeared in 1988 in "Horror Party 　Vol.1". 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 - " was broadcast as part of the TBS TV program "Monday Drama Special". Starring Cha Katō it consisted of four parts, three of which were loosely based on chapters from the manga.
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For details see, Pet Shop of Horrors.

List of works

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