Kyoko Ariyoshi
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Ariyoshi's representative work is Swan (21 volumes, Part 1, 1977–1980, and Part 2, 1980–1981), which depicted the heroine Masumi's growing up to the world-famous ballerina and got the great hit, won the high reputation among readers.[1][2] Ariyoshi's other representative works are Swan -The Prayer of Swan- (1982–1983) and Applause[3] which also depicted growing up of the young ballerinas with talent and potential.
Life and works
Ariyoshi was born in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.[1][4] She started contributions of her stories to commercial manga magazine and received letter of encouragement from editor of magazine.[5] After graduation of high school, she went to Tokyo when she was 19.[3][6] Next year, she made debut with her work Kitty and a Girl (Koneko to Shōjo) in Weekly Margaret in 1971.[3][7]
In 1976, she started the story Swan in the weekly Margaret, 1976, 47th issue. magazine. The story completed after five years.[8]
Selected manga works
| Title | Year | Volume and Label | Refs[9] |
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| Swan | 1976–81 | Serialized in Margaret magazine Shueisha (21 volumes) |
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| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1997–99 | Akita Comics Elegance (6 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1987–90 | Serialized in Bouquet Bouquet Comics (5 volumes) |
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| Swan Act II | 2006–09 | (4 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1977–78 | (3 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1983 | Margaret comics (3 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1976 | Margaret Comics (2 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1973 | Margaret Comics (2 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1994 | Princess Comics (2 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1986 | Margaret Comics (2 volumes) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1975 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1976 | Margaret Rainbow Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1983 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1977 | Margaret Rainbow Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1984 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1985 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1972 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1974 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 2004 | Futaba Paperback (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1986 | (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1992 | Princess Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1988 | Margaret Comics (1 volume) | |
| Script error: No such module "Nihongo". | 1996 | KC Deluxe (5 volumes) |
Artbook
- Ballet Dancer (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Shinsho-kan January, 1986
- Ariyoshi Kyoko Gashū SWAN (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Heibonsha Co.Ltd. July, 2023
Reception
Ariyoshi's manga work "Swan" was highly evaluated. It is considered the monument of ballet manga. Total sales of this series is over 20 millions copies.[4]
References
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- ↑ a b c Nichigai Associates Editorial Department (1997), p. 25
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- ↑ a b Weekly Bunshun ed. (2022), p. 130
- ↑ Weekly Bunshun ed. (2022), p. 134
- ↑ Weekly Bunshun ed. (2022), pp. 135-136
- ↑ Weekly Bunshun ed. (2022), p. 138
- ↑ Weekly Bunshun ed. (2022), pp. 138-139
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Bibliography
- Nichigai Associates Editorial Department (April 21, 1997), Dictionary of Manga and Anime artists. Nichigai Associates Co., Ltd. Template:ISBN
- Weekly Bunshun ed. (February 20, 2022) Career Book of House of Manga Artists, Bungei Shunju, Template:ISBN
External links
- Kyoko Ariyoshi manga listing at Media Arts Database Template:In lang