Japanese Name: 浅野いにお

Place of Birth: Ibaraki, Japan

Gender: Male

Information for Authors: Previously worked as TAKAHASHI Shin’s assistant on Saishuu Heiki Kanojo. Asano created 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. Yomiuri Shimbun described Asano as "one of the voices of his generation." SATOU Satsuki and ATSUMORI Ran were his assistants. Was married to, and now is divorced from, TORIKAI Akane YouTube Channel