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Kei Toume

b. 1970

Japanese manga artist

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About Kei Toume

Born 1970. Kei Toume is a Japanese mangaka, illustrator and comics artist.

is a Japanese manga artist.

Kei Toume studied at the Tama Art University in Tokyo. Her first manga, Rokujō gekijō, was published in Comic Burger magazine in 1992. The manga won her the Shiki prize in a contest held by Kodansha in 1993. A year later, her follow-up manga Mannequin also won a prize.

She started the series Lament of the Lamb in Comic Burger in 1996. After the disappearance of this magazine, the manga was continued in Comic Birz. This series ran for six years and was adapted into a radio play, an anime and a live action film.

In 1997, she began Sing "Yesterday" for Me manga. In addition, Toume contributes to a lot of fanzines and specialized magazines, and is also active in video games and films.

Her manga Kurogane and Lament of the Lamb have been translated into English by Del Rey Manga and Tokyopop respectively.

Works Acony Fuguruma-kan Raiho Ki Gen'ei Hakurankai Hour of the Mice Kurogane Kurogane-kai Lament of the Lamb Luno Momonchi Our Rhythm Change Sing "Yesterday" for Me Static Noise Princess Static Princess Zero

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Tama Art University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kei Toume?

Japanese manga artist

When was Kei Toume born?

Kei Toume was born on 13 April 1970 in Zama.

What is Kei Toume's occupation?

Kei Toume is a mangaka, illustrator and comics artist.

What nationality is Kei Toume?

Kei Toume is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kei Toume

· Wikidata: Q453372

· DBpedia: Kei Toume

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