Vaundy is a Japanese musician. He started his career in 2019 by independently uploading online, before breaking out…Vaundy is a Japanese musician. He started his career in 2019 by independently uploading online, before breaking out late in the year with the song "Tokyo Flash". He has released songs for multiple anime and live action TV series, most famously "Hadaka No Yusha" for Ranking of Kings and "Chainsaw Blood" for Chainsaw Man.
Manamo Miyata (Japanese: 宮田愛萌, Hepburn: Miyata Manamo; born April 28, 1998) is a Japanese author and media personality.…Manamo Miyata (Japanese: 宮田愛萌, Hepburn: Miyata Manamo; born April 28, 1998) is a Japanese author and media personality. She is a former second generation member of the idol group Hinatazaka46.
Toru Kubota (久保田 徹, Kubota Tōru; born 1996) is a Japanese documentary filmmaker. His works focuses on immigration and…Toru Kubota (久保田 徹, Kubota Tōru; born 1996) is a Japanese documentary filmmaker. His works focuses on immigration and refugee issues, and he has collaborated with media outlets including BBC, NHK World and Al Jazeera. In July 2022, he was arrested by the State Administration Council while filming in Yangon, and sentenced to 10 years, but released after 111 days of detention.
Mana Sakura (Japanese: 紗倉まな, Hepburn: Sakura Mana; born March 23, 1993) is a Japanese AV idol, gravure model, novelist…Mana Sakura (Japanese: 紗倉まな, Hepburn: Sakura Mana; born March 23, 1993) is a Japanese AV idol, gravure model, novelist and singer. Originally debuting as a model, she transitioned to AV in 2012, becoming an exclusive performer for Soft On Demand and starred over 150 adult films since her debut. Sakura is considered one of the most popular and recognizable contemporary AV idols as she managed to crossover into mainstream entertainment with regular appearances in television, films and even video games as well. She also became an accomplished author, publishing several novels, magazine essays and running columns.
Ao Omae (大前 粟生, Ōmae Ao; born 1992) is a Japanese fiction writer. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, he lived in Kyoto until…Ao Omae (大前 粟生, Ōmae Ao; born 1992) is a Japanese fiction writer. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, he lived in Kyoto until 2022, when he relocated to Tokyo.
Bialystocks (Hepburn: Biarisutokkusu) are a Japanese pop music band formed in 2019, made up of vocalist Sora Hokimoto…Bialystocks (Hepburn: Biarisutokkusu) are a Japanese pop music band formed in 2019, made up of vocalist Sora Hokimoto and keyboardist Go Kikuchi. They are signed to Irori Records, a label under Pony Canyon.
Keitaro Kumehara (粂原 圭太郎; born 13 June 1991) is a Japanese author, competitive karuta player, and teacher. He was the…Keitaro Kumehara (粂原 圭太郎; born 13 June 1991) is a Japanese author, competitive karuta player, and teacher. He was the karuta meijin for 2019 to 2021 after taking the title on 5 January 2019 at Omi Jingu. He is a graduate from Kyoto University from the Faculty of Economics and goes on lectures across Japan. He is currently crowdfunding an online English learning tool.
Kenshi Yonezu (米津 玄師, Yonezu Kenshi; born March 10, 1991) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and…Kenshi Yonezu (米津 玄師, Yonezu Kenshi; born March 10, 1991) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and illustrator. He started releasing Vocaloid music under the stage name Hachi (ハチ) in 2009. In 2012, he debuted under his real name, releasing music with his own voice. He has sold at least 4.2 million physical copies and over 7 million digital copies in Japan. Yonezu's 2018 single "Lemon" became his biggest hit in Japan, topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 year-end chart for two consecutive years (2018–2019). His 2022 song "Kick Back" is his most successful single to date outside Japan, debuting on international charts including UK Rock & Metal Singles and US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA for 1,000,000 sold copies in the United States, becoming the first song with Japanese lyrics to achieve it. With his 2017 song "Peace Sign" certified Gold in 2026, he became the only artist to receive three RIAA certifications for Japanese-language songs.
Hotate Shinkawa (新川 帆立, Shinkawa Hotate; born (1991-02-21)February 21, 1991) is a Japanese writer, lawyer, and former…Hotate Shinkawa (新川 帆立, Shinkawa Hotate; born (1991-02-21)February 21, 1991) is a Japanese writer, lawyer, and former professional mahjong player. Her first mystery novel, My Ex-Boyfriend's Last Will and Testament, won the This Mystery is Amazing! Grand Prize and was adapted for television by Fuji TV. Her followup novel, Guardian of the Market, was also adapted for television.
Takahiro Anno (Japanese: 安野 貴博, Hepburn: Anno Takahiro; born 1 December 1990) is a Japanese politician, writer, AI…Takahiro Anno (Japanese: 安野 貴博, Hepburn: Anno Takahiro; born 1 December 1990) is a Japanese politician, writer, AI engineer and scientist who serves in the House of Councillors and founded Team Mirai. He was elected as Team Mirai's only seat in the 2025 Japanese House of Councillors election. Anno graduated from the University of Tokyo School of Engineering with a focus on Artificial Intelligence in 2014. He joined the Boston Consulting Group after, and would go on to found several companies focusing on the use of AI for business, such as BEDORE and MNTSQ. He also became an aspiring science fiction writer, winning awards for several of his short stories, such as "Continuous Integration". He was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan in 2022 after his novel "Circuit Switcher" was published. Anno began his political activities when he ran for Governor of Tokyo in 2024. He placed fifth, and then founded Team Mirai to contest the 2025 Councillor elections. The party won a seat with an estimated 2.3% of the vote, and met the legal requirement to become a political party.
Akiko (亜希子; born 18 August 1989, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the…Akiko (亜希子; born 18 August 1989, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and former member of the female idol group SDN48. Her real name is Akiko Oki (大木 亜紀子, Ōki Akiko). Her hobby is reading. Her skills are writing, playing basketball, long-distance running, and cooking. Akiko's twin sister is Natsuko.
Kōta Nozomi (望公太, Nozomi Kōta, born 1986) is a Japanese novelist from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from Yokohama…Kōta Nozomi (望公太, Nozomi Kōta, born 1986) is a Japanese novelist from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from Yokohama National University. His original pen name was Taikōbō (太公望).
Toshiya Miyata (Japanese: 宮田俊哉, Hepburn: Toshiya Miyata; born September 14, 1988) is a Japanese singer, actor, TV…Toshiya Miyata (Japanese: 宮田俊哉, Hepburn: Toshiya Miyata; born September 14, 1988) is a Japanese singer, actor, TV personality, voice actor, and novelist. He is a member of boy band Kis-My-Ft2 and its sub-unit Busaiku (舞祭組) under Starto Entertainment. His nickname is Miyacchi.
Makoto Furukawa (Japanese: 古川真人) is a Japanese writer. In January 2020, he won the 162nd Akutagawa Prize for his book…Makoto Furukawa (Japanese: 古川真人) is a Japanese writer. In January 2020, he won the 162nd Akutagawa Prize for his book Seitaka Awadachisō.
Erika Yoshida (吉田 恵里香, Yoshida Erika; born 21 November 1987) is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist affiliated with…Erika Yoshida (吉田 恵里香, Yoshida Erika; born 21 November 1987) is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist affiliated with Queen-B. Becoming an assistant to Masafumi Nishida as a student, she began serving as head writer for several television series, including Boys Over Flowers Season 2 (2017), Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (2020), Tower of God (2020-2024), Bocchi the Rock! (2022), I Will Be Your Bloom (2023), and the asadora drama The Tiger and Her Wings (2024). She also won the Kuniko Mukōda Award as screenwriter for Koisenu Futari (2022).
Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the…Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the J-pop group NEWS, from ELOV-Label formerly known as Johnny's Entertainment.
Wataru Watari (渡航, Watari Wataru; born 24 January 1987) is a Japanese light novel author and screenwriter. His most…Wataru Watari (渡航, Watari Wataru; born 24 January 1987) is a Japanese light novel author and screenwriter. His most notable series is My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected. He is often referred to as Watarin (わたりん) by his fan base.
Michihito Fujii (藤井 道人, Fujii Michihito; born August 14, 1986) is a Japanese filmmaker. He also has his own production…Michihito Fujii (藤井 道人, Fujii Michihito; born August 14, 1986) is a Japanese filmmaker. He also has his own production company, Babel Label.
Date A Live (Japanese: デート・ア・ライブ, Hepburn: Dēto A Raibu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōshi Tachibana…Date A Live (Japanese: デート・ア・ライブ, Hepburn: Dēto A Raibu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōshi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako. Fujimi Shobo published 22 volumes from March 2011 to March 2020 under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. The light novel is licensed for English released in North America by Yen Press. Five manga were published by Kadokawa Shoten and Fujimi Shobo in Monthly Shōnen Ace and Monthly Dragon Age. An anime television series adaptation produced by AIC Plus+ aired between April and June 2013. A second season by Production IMS aired between April and June 2014. An original anime film, Date A Live: Mayuri Judgement, was released in August 2015. A spin-off light novel series, Date A Live Fragment: Date A Bullet, began publication in March 2017. A third season by J.C.Staff aired between January and March 2019. A fourth season by Geek Toys aired from April to June 2022. A fifth season aired from April to June 2024. A new anime project, titled Date A Live F Last Date and produced by Fugaku, has been announced.
Quzilax (Japanese: クジラックス) is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating erotic manga, some of which have drawn…Quzilax (Japanese: クジラックス) is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating erotic manga, some of which have drawn public attention and controversy.
Sekai no Owari (literally translated, "End of the World"; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese pop band from Tokyo. The…Sekai no Owari (literally translated, "End of the World"; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese pop band from Tokyo. The band was formed in 2005 and has four members: Nakajin, Fukase, Saori, and DJ Love. Since their debut, they have released 7 albums and various singles as well as featuring in their own documentary film Tokyo Fantasy. The band has performed at Nissan Stadium, Japan's largest concert venue, and are currently considered to be one of the biggest music acts from Japan. The band members have also produced and written content for several Japanese singers and groups, and lead vocalist Fukase has inspired a synthesized Vocaloid character of himself, known as Fukase. The band has collaborated with other artists such as DNCE, Owl City, Nicky Romero, Epik High, Steve Aoki, Marieme, Niki, Clean Bandit, Gabrielle Aplin, Haywyre and Aloe Blacc.
Yumehito Imanari (今成夢人, Imanari Yumehito) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the CyberFight…Yumehito Imanari (今成夢人, Imanari Yumehito) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the CyberFight wrestling promotion. He has made appearances in Ganbare Pro-Wrestling (GanPro) under his real name, and in DDT Pro-Wrestling as part of the Pheromones stable under the name Yumehito "Fantastic" Imanari (今成"ファンタスティック"夢人, Imanari "Fantasutikku" Yumehito).
Hidekazu Himaruya (Japanese: 日丸屋秀和, Hepburn: Himaruya Hidekazu; born May 8, 1985), also romanized as Hidekaz Himaruya…Hidekazu Himaruya (Japanese: 日丸屋秀和, Hepburn: Himaruya Hidekazu; born May 8, 1985), also romanized as Hidekaz Himaruya, is a Japanese manga artist best known for his manga series Hetalia: Axis Powers. He emigrated to the United States to study at the Parsons School of Design, but dropped out. He currently lives in Japan, and is best known for writing and illustrating the web manga series Hetalia: Axis Powers, which has been adapted into manga and an anime with seven released seasons.
Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima…Tomohiro Saitō (齋藤 智裕, Saitō Tomohiro; born 13 April 1984), known professionally as Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima Hiro), is a Japanese actor, creative director, and writer. He appeared in a number of Japanese TV dramas, including Mei-chan no Shitsuji, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Zettai Kareshi. Additionally, he was well known as the protagonist Souji Tendo in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kabuto. Mizushima serves as the co-producer, co-screenwriter and leading actor for the latest film Black Butler which is the live-action film adaptation of the popular manga. His birth name "Tomohiro Saito" is being credited as co-producer in the film. Under his pen name Satoshi Saitō (齋藤 智, Saitō Satoshi), he wrote his first novel, Kagerou, which was chosen as the winner of the 5th Popular Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction and was published in 2010.
Yoriko Mizushiri (水尻自子, Mizushiri Yoriko, born 1984) is a Japanese animator and filmmaker based in Tokyo. Born in…Yoriko Mizushiri (水尻自子, Mizushiri Yoriko, born 1984) is a Japanese animator and filmmaker based in Tokyo. Born in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, she is best known for a trilogy of short films exploring the sense of touch — Futon (2012), Kamakura (2013) and Maku (2014) — and for Ordinary Life (2025), which won the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Suzumi Suzuki (鈴木 涼美, Suzuki Suzumi; born July 13, 1983) is a Japanese writer and former adult video actress. Since…Suzumi Suzuki (鈴木 涼美, Suzuki Suzumi; born July 13, 1983) is a Japanese writer and former adult video actress. Since publishing her first book, a sociological study of actresses working in pornographic films, she has produced both non-fiction and fiction works. Suzuki's autobiographical book If You Sell Your Body, Then Goodbye! was adapted into a 2017 Eiji Uchida film. Her novel Gifted was nominated for the 167th Akutagawa Prize, and her novel Graceless was nominated for the 168th Akutagawa Prize.
Rio Shimamoto (島本 理生, Shimamoto Rio) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the Noma…Rio Shimamoto (島本 理生, Shimamoto Rio) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the Noma Literary New Face Prize and the Naoki Prize, and her work has been adapted for film.
Yukiko Horiguchi (堀口 悠紀子, Horiguchi Yukiko; born 28 January 1983) is a Japanese animator and illustrator from Kyoto…Yukiko Horiguchi (堀口 悠紀子, Horiguchi Yukiko; born 28 January 1983) is a Japanese animator and illustrator from Kyoto Prefecture who worked for the anime studio Kyoto Animation. When illustrating a light novel, she uses the pen name "Shiromizakana" (白身魚). She is best known as the character designer for the anime adaptations of K-On! and Lucky Star and as the illustrator of the light novel series Kokoro Connect. She is the older sister of BUNBUN (also known as abec), the original character designer for the anime Sakura Quest and the illustrator of the light novel series Sword Art Online and Sword Art Online: Progressive. She is close to her brother and was once part of a doujinshi circle with him.
Nanae Aoyama (青山 七恵, Aoyama Nanae; born January 20, 1983) is a Japanese fiction writer. She has won the Akutagawa…Nanae Aoyama (青山 七恵, Aoyama Nanae; born January 20, 1983) is a Japanese fiction writer. She has won the Akutagawa Prize, the Bungei Prize, and the Yasunari Kawabata Literary Prize. Her work has been translated into Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, German, French, English, Italian and Polish.
Ryohei Machiya is a Japanese novelist. He won the Akutagawa Prize for his boxing novel Ichi Raundo Ippun Sanju-yon Byo…Ryohei Machiya is a Japanese novelist. He won the Akutagawa Prize for his boxing novel Ichi Raundo Ippun Sanju-yon Byo (1 round 1 minute 34 seconds).
Isuna Hasekura (支倉 凍砂, Hasekura Isuna; born December 27, 1982) is a Japanese novelist. In 2005, Hasekura won the Silver…Isuna Hasekura (支倉 凍砂, Hasekura Isuna; born December 27, 1982) is a Japanese novelist. In 2005, Hasekura won the Silver Prize in the twelfth Dengeki Novel Prize with his debut novel Spice and Wolf. He published the first volume of the manga the following year.
Natsuki Koyata (古谷田 奈月, Koyata Natsuki; born 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Mishima Yukio Prize, the Japan…Natsuki Koyata (古谷田 奈月, Koyata Natsuki; born 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the Mishima Yukio Prize, the Japan Fantasy Novel Award, and the Oda Sakunosuke Prize.
Manta Aisora (Japanese: 逢空万太) (3 October 1981 in Sapporo) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for the series…Manta Aisora (Japanese: 逢空万太) (3 October 1981 in Sapporo) is a Japanese writer. He is best known for the series Haiyore! Nyaruko-san which was adapted into anime. In 2012 he was awarded the 1st Prize awarded by GA Bunko for Yumemiru mama ni machi itari (夢見 る ま ま に 待 ち い た り) for one of the novels in the Haiyore! Nyaruko-san series.
Atsuko Ishizuka (いしづか あつこ, Ishizuka Atsuko; born September 3, 1981) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist and…Atsuko Ishizuka (いしづか あつこ, Ishizuka Atsuko; born September 3, 1981) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist and director. She began her animation career after joining Madhouse in 2004.
Asako Yuzuki (柚木 麻子, Yuzuki Asako; born 2 August 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the All Yomimono Prize for New…Asako Yuzuki (柚木 麻子, Yuzuki Asako; born 2 August 1981) is a Japanese writer. She has won the All Yomimono Prize for New Writers and the Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize, she has been nominated multiple times for the Naoki Prize, and her novels have been adapted for television, radio, and film.
Shirow Shiratori (白鳥士郎 Shiratori Shirō, born 1981 is a Japanese light novelist. He is most known for his series No-Rin…Shirow Shiratori (白鳥士郎 Shiratori Shirō, born 1981 is a Japanese light novelist. He is most known for his series No-Rin and The Ryuo's Work Is Never Done!. He is from Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture.
Yuya Sato (佐藤友哉, Satō Yūya; born 1980) is a Japanese novelist from Hokkaido Prefecture. He won the 21st Mephisto Prize…Yuya Sato (佐藤友哉, Satō Yūya; born 1980) is a Japanese novelist from Hokkaido Prefecture. He won the 21st Mephisto Prize for Flicker Style, and the 20th Yukio Mishima Prize for 1000 Novels and Backbeard. His works have been translated into English, Chinese and Korean. Sato's short story "Same As Always" was translated for The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories (2018), and has been described as "an acerbic meditation on the complex interplay of gender and nurturing in post-Fukushima Japan." Kenzaburō Ōe, Kenji Nakagami and especially J. D. Salinger affected Sato's style.
Naoki Matayoshi (又吉 直樹, Matayoshi Naoki; born June 2, 1980) is a Japanese comedian, screenwriter, and novelist who won…Naoki Matayoshi (又吉 直樹, Matayoshi Naoki; born June 2, 1980) is a Japanese comedian, screenwriter, and novelist who won the Akutagawa Prize in 2015 for his book Hibana (火花, Spark), which was adapted into the Netflix series Hibana: Spark. Matayoshi is the boke of his comedy duo Peace alongside his partner Yuji Ayabe. Ayabe left Japan for New York in 2016 to continue his comedic career overseas while Matayoshi stayed in Japan, effectively making the duo inactive since then. He is from Neyagawa City in Osaka Prefecture. He graduated from Hokuyo Senior High School (presently Kansai University Hokuyo Senior High School).
Ryōgo Narita (Japanese: 成田 良悟, Hepburn: Narita Ryōgo; born May 30, 1980) is a Japanese light novelist and manga writer.…Ryōgo Narita (Japanese: 成田 良悟, Hepburn: Narita Ryōgo; born May 30, 1980) is a Japanese light novelist and manga writer. He won the Gold Prize in the 9th Dengeki Novel Prize for Baccano!, which was made into an anime television series in 2007. His series Durarara!! was also made into two anime television series, one airing January 2010 and the second in January 2015.
Wen Yuju (温又柔) (born 1980) is a Japanese writer of Taiwanese descent. Her name is also romanized as Wen Yourou and On…Wen Yuju (温又柔) (born 1980) is a Japanese writer of Taiwanese descent. Her name is also romanized as Wen Yourou and On, Yūjū. She was born in Taipei to Taiwanese parents, and moved with her family to Tokyo when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Hosei University in 2006. Her books include Kokyokoraika (2009), Raifuku no ie (2011), Tatta Hitotsu no Watashi no mono dewa nai Namae (2012), and Taiwan umare Nihongo sodachi (2015). She was named as one of the best young Japanese writers by Granta magazine in 2016.
Natsuko Imamura (今村 夏子, Imamura Natsuko; born February 20, 1980) is a Japanese writer. She has been nominated three…Natsuko Imamura (今村 夏子, Imamura Natsuko; born February 20, 1980) is a Japanese writer. She has been nominated three times for the Akutagawa Prize, and won the prize in 2019. She has also won the Dazai Osamu Prize, the Mishima Yukio Prize, the Kawai Hayao Story Prize, and the Noma Literary New Face Prize.
Kaori Fujino (藤野 可織, Fujino Kaori) is a Japanese writer from Kyoto. Her work has won the 103rd Bungakukai Prize and the…Kaori Fujino (藤野 可織, Fujino Kaori) is a Japanese writer from Kyoto. Her work has won the 103rd Bungakukai Prize and the 149th Akutagawa Prize.
Moe Oshikiri (押切 もえ, Oshikiri Moe; born December 29, 1979 in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese model best known her…Moe Oshikiri (押切 もえ, Oshikiri Moe; born December 29, 1979 in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese model best known her work with fashion magazine AneCan and its sister magazine CanCam, which Oshikiri was a former top model for. She is also a designer, starting her own Kimono line branded under her name, as well as a hosiery line with CanCam model Yuri Ebihara called f*ing motesto. Her husband is Japanese baseball player Hideaki Wakui.
Yu Irie (入江 悠, Irie Yū; born November 25, 1979) is a Japanese film director / screenwriter who was born in Yokohama…Yu Irie (入江 悠, Irie Yū; born November 25, 1979) is a Japanese film director / screenwriter who was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and grew up in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture. After a number of short films, including Obsession and Seven Drives which were screened at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in 2003 and 2004, Irie directed two softcore erotic V-Cinema videos in 2007, Cream Lemon 7 and Swimsuit Spy - SPY GIRLS. The latter video, an erotic comedy, starred AV Idol Mihiro. In 2009 the second feature film he directed, 8000 Miles (SR サイタマノラッパー, SR: Saitama no Rapper), won the grand prize in the Off Theatre Competition at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. It also earned Irie the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award. The film follows four friends from suburban Fukuya (punned on Fukaya) who dream of becoming rap stars. The mostly amateur cast also included adult video actress Mihiro.
Shirin Nezammafi (Persian: شیرین نظاممافی; Japanese: シリン・ネザマフィ) is an Iranian writer who resides in Japan. Though her…Shirin Nezammafi (Persian: شیرین نظاممافی; Japanese: シリン・ネザマフィ) is an Iranian writer who resides in Japan. Though her native language is Persian, she writes in Japanese. She is fluent in English, Persian and Japanese.
Aoko Matsuda (松田青子 Matsuda Aoko; born October 11, 1979) is a Japanese writer and translator. She is the winner of the…Aoko Matsuda (松田青子 Matsuda Aoko; born October 11, 1979) is a Japanese writer and translator. She is the winner of the 2021 World Fantasy Award—Collection.