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. He is best known outside Japan for his

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series '' Nono-chan'', which was adapted into the

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film ''

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''. Topics covered by Ishii's manga include

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(in his debut work), politics, economics, current events and topics, philosophy, and so on. He is known for his extreme caricatures of well-known celebrities and well known people, including

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in Japan),

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). Ishii graduated with a degree in

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Works

Listed alphabetically. * *'' Baito-kun'' (debut professional work) * * * * * *'' Doughnuts Books'' * * * * * * * *'' Ishii Hisaichi's CNN'' * * * * * * * *'' Nono-chan'' (formerly titled ''My Neighbors the Yamadas'') * *'' Ojamanga Yamada-kun'' * * * * * * * * Sources:

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ishii, Hisaichi 1951 births Living people Kansai University alumni Manga artists from Okayama Prefecture People from Okayama Prefecture Winner of Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize (Short Story Award)