is a Japanese

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born 13 January 1955 in the town of Nakaniida (now

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), Kami District,

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, Japan, though he lives in the city of

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. He is best known for his manga series '' Bonobono'' and '' Ninpen Manmaru''. In 1988, he won the

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for general manga for ''Bonobono'' and the

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for

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for ''Ninpen Manmaru''.

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After leaving before graduating, Igarashi worked for an advertising company in their print shop. While working there, he made his professional debut as a manga artist in 1972.

Works

*'' Bonobono'' *'' Ninpen Manmaru'' *'' Kamurobamura-e'' *'' Hitsuji no Ki'' (2011-2014)

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at The Ultimate Manga Guide 1955 births Living people Manga artists from Miyagi Prefecture Winner of Kodansha Manga Award (General) {{manga-artist-stub