Norio Sakurai Explained

is a Japanese manga artist. Her main works consist of Mitsudomoe,^[1] Rororro!,^[2] Kodomo Gakkyū, and her most successful series, The Dangers in My Heart.^[3] In 2010, Mitsudomoe was adapted into a TV anime.^[4] In 2023, The Dangers in My Heart was adapted into a TV anime.^[5] A subsequent season released in 2024.^[6]

She was born in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture.^[7]

Work

• Kodomo Gakkyū (2003–2005)
• Mitsudomoe (2006–2017)
• Rororro! (2016–2020)
• The Dangers in My Heart (2018–present)

Awards

• 2003 Akatsuka Award^[8]
• 2003 Rookie of the Year Award (Weekly Shōnen Champion)^[8]
• 2020 Next Manga Award^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: みつどもえ 第1巻 . Akita Publishing Co., Ltd.. 2021-04-26.
2. Web site: ロロッロ！ 第1巻 . Akita Publishing Co., Ltd.. 2021-04-26.
3. Web site: 僕の心のヤバイやつ 第1巻. Akita Publishing Co., Ltd.. 2021-04-26.
4. News: Natasha, Inc.. Comic Natalie. アニメみつどもえ7月開始。スタッフは「みなみけ」制作陣. 2010-02-25. 2021-04-26.
5. Web site: Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart Manga Gets 2023 TV Anime. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. August 1, 2022. August 1, 2022.
6. Web site: The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 Reveals Main Visual. animecorner.me. Pueyo. Ken. September 19, 2023. December 7, 2023.
7. Norio Sakurai『Kodomo Gakkyu 1』 Profile
8. Web site: Norio Sakurai: A manga master who is good at nasty jokes is actually a beautiful girl with twin tails. inf.news. 2023-12-07.
9. Web site: Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart Wins Tsugi ni Kuru Web Manga 2020 Awards. Anime News Network. Loveridge. Lynzee. 2023-12-07.