Takako Shigematsu

is a Japanese manga artist best known for her manga series Her first manga, published in 1995, told the tale of an all-boys dorm. However, it wasn't until her 2002 release of ("3 Meters from the Sun") that she truly stepped into the spotlight as a professional manga artist. Since then, she has worked on several series, including ("I'm No Angel!"), King of the Lamp, and Ultimate Venus, all three of which were published in North America by Go! Comi before the imprint shut down in 2010. Takako is also known for her pet pug, Molly, who is mentioned in most of her manga.

Works

, serialized in Princess (2002) , serialized in Princess (2003–2006) , serialized in Petit Princess (2004) , serialized in Princess (2006–2009) , serialized in Princess (2010–2012) , serialized in Princess (2012–2013)