About Akemi Matsunae
Born 1956. Akemi Matsunae is a Japanese mangaka.
is a Japanese shōjo manga artist.
She made her debut in 1977 with Yakusoku ("Promise") in Lyrica. In 1988, she won the Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo for Junjō Crazy Fruits, which was serialized in the manga magazine Bouquet from 1982 to 1988.
Matsunae is known for her romantic comedies. Rachel Thorn mentions worklife for women, divorce and casual sex as issues that show up in her work.
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Who is Akemi Matsunae?
Japanese mangaka
When was Akemi Matsunae born?
Akemi Matsunae was born on 18 November 1956 in Tokyo.
What is Akemi Matsunae's occupation?
Akemi Matsunae is a mangaka.
What nationality is Akemi Matsunae?
Akemi Matsunae is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akemi Matsunae. https://biography.guide/akemi-matsunae/
MLA: "Akemi Matsunae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akemi-matsunae/.
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