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Kami Imai

b. 1980

Japanese mangaka and illustrator

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About Kami Imai

Born 1980. Kami Imai is a Japanese illustrator and mangaka, known for Needless.

is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of Needless which has been adapted into a 24 episode anime television series by Madhouse.

Works Angoromoa-chan no Chikyū Shinryaku (2004, SoftBank Creative) Needless (2003-2013, serialized in Ultra Jump, Shueisha) Katatsumuri-chan (2006-2011, serialized in Manga Time Kirara, Houbunsha) Shirasunamura (2006-2013, serialized in Comic Rex, Ichijinsha) Infinite Dendrogram (2016-ongoing, serialized in Comic Fire) Magaimono (2019-ongoing, serialized in Young Magazine the 3rd) Outside works that appear in the ARCADIA magazine.

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Important facts

Born
8 February 1980
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Illustrator, mangaka
Nationality
Japan
Known for
Needless
Also known as
Imai Kami

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kami Imai?

Japanese mangaka and illustrator

When was Kami Imai born?

Kami Imai was born on 8 February 1980.

What is Kami Imai's occupation?

Kami Imai is an illustrator and mangaka.

What is Kami Imai known for?

Kami Imai is known for Needless.

What nationality is Kami Imai?

Kami Imai is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kami Imai

· Wikidata: Q957671

· DBpedia: Kami Imai

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