Ayano Yamane (やまね あやの or 山根 綾乃, Yamane Ayano) is a Japanese josei manga artist, known for specializing in yaoi manga. She debuted as a professional manga artist in 1996 and since then has published several yaoi series and illustrated many light novels.[1] Ayano Yamane is known for her humour and detailed art.[2] She is one of the top selling yaoi manga artists in Japan.[3] Her most successful work is the Finder Series.[3][4]
| Ayano Yamane | |
|---|---|
| Born | やまね あやの December 18, 1977 Awaji Island, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area(s) | Manga Artist |
Notable works | Finder Series, Crimson Spell |
Works
editManga
edit- The Strength of Pure Soul (強がりのPure Soul, Tsuyogari no Pure Soul) (2000)
- Like a Hero (ヒーローみたいに, Hero Mitai ni) (b-Boy Zips, 2000)
- Double Face (ダブルフェイス) (Drap, 2001)
- Lock Out! (LOCK OUT!) (Chara Selection, 2002)
- Finder (ファインダーシリーズ, Faindā Shirīzu) (Biblos → Libre Publishing, 2002-present)
- A Foreign Love Affair (異国色恋浪漫譚, Ikoku Irokoi Romantan), (Core Magazine, 2003)
- Crimson Spell (クリムゾン・スぺル), (Tokuma Shoten, 2004-2005)
- Koisuru Finder no Hyouteki (恋するファインダーの標的) ( (Magazine Be x Boy, 2009)
- Koi wo Suru DNA + (恋するDNA＋) (2010)
In 2010, Digital Manga Publishing licensed Finder Series in English. From 2007 to 2008, Kitty Media held the North American license of Crimson Spell, but in 2013 SuBLime Manga acquired the rights to publish this title.[5] 801 Media has licensed A Foreign Love Affair.[6]
Light Novel Illustration
edit- Finder no Hyouteki (ファインダーの標的) (b-Boy Phoenix, 2007) Story & Art
- Shousetsu Finder no Rakuin (小説 ファインダー烙印) (2012) Art
Artbooks
edit- Artbook: Yamane Ayano Illustrations - Aya (やまねあやのイラスト集 ｢絢｣), Biblos, 2004
Anime Adaptations
edit- A Foreign Love Affair (異国色恋浪漫譚, Ikoku Irokoi Romantan), (OVA, PrimeTime, 2007-2008, 2 episodes)
- You're My Love Prize (ファインダーシリーズ, Finder Series) (OVA, GARDEN LODGE, 2012-2015, 2 episodes)
References
edit- ^ "Manga: Crimson Spell : Autor" (in German). Tokyopop Germany. Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ Brienza, Casey (2009-02-03). "Black Sun GN - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ a b Aoki, Deb (March 15, 2010). "Digital Manga Reveals More About New Yaoi License, The Finder Series". About.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-11. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Japanese Comic Ranking, June 8–14". Anime News Network. 2009-06-17. Archived from the original on 26 January 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ "Viz's SuBLime Licenses Ayano Yamane's Crimson Spell Manga".
- ^ "DMP Adds Ayano Yamane's Finder, Kazuma Kodaka's Kizuna". Anime News Network. March 11, 2010. Archived from the original on 6 September 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
External links
edit- All About Yamane Ayano (Official website) (Archived 2018-06-06 & Retrieved 2024-04-24)
- Ayano Yamane at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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