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Hiromi Matsuo is an illustrator. Her debut manga “Waltz of department store,” published in 2016, was a big hit. Since then, her illustrations, which are created with an outstanding sense of color, refined composition, attention to detail, and a stylish sensibility, have gained popularity and acclaim as “strikingly beautiful,” with special exhibitions held at numerous art museums and events. Hiromi Matsuo won the Grand Prize (Manga Category) at the Japan Cartoonists Association Awards with “MAGAZINE RONDO,” published in 2022. Her range of activities is also expanding to include collaborations on products such as fans, women’s shoes, scarves, and merchandise for anime and popular musicians.

Kotteri! is an illustrator who creates a stylish atmosphere with bold, flowing lines and compositions and sophisticated word choices. This work “Veil” was selected as a recommended work by the jury of the 24th Japan Media Arts Festival (Manga Division) organized by the Ministry for Cultural Affairs. “Veil” has also attracted attention overseas as a double Daruma Award winner of “LA MEILLEUR DESSIN” (“Best Illustration”) and “LA MEILLEURE FABRICATION” (“Best Book Design”) awards at Japan Expo held in Paris, France in 2023. Translated versions of this book continue to be published around the world one after another. Kotteri! Loves tea, Gucci, and cats.