Akino Kondoh
(c) Akino Kondoh Courtesy the artist and Mizuma Art Gallery
Received the 2nd Ax Newcomer Award (Seirin Kogeisha) in 2000 for the manga "Kobayashi Kayoko" and then NHK Digital Stadium Annual Anime Grand Prix in 2002 with "Densha Kamoshirenai", a piece featuring a girl dancing to the rhythm of music by Toshiaki Chiku (ex-member of Tama). Known mainly for sharp pen drawings with a subtle touch, she has recently started working in oil painting as well. Published her second manga "Itsumo no Hanashi" (Seirin Kogeisha) in 2008.
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