Yamashita, Tomoko

I've only read Hibari no Asa which I believe is arguably a rare gem.
In any case, I can see her talent in how she has distinct realistic foundations to her characters from their insecurities and mindset of beliefs.

Could someone add to MAL her newest josei series called Ikoku Nikki? ^^

She's my favorite. I just love how she can tell so many types of stories, from BL to something so crazy and funny like "Don't Cry Girl" to something so sweet and perverse like "Mud". All of them are so realistic and touching, and she is just so good with her characters, 'cause they're so human that I feel like I just could find them living next door or while riding the train.



(Oh, and "Mud" is like a title - or subtitle, I'm not really sure - for "Satanic Sweet", if you guys are in doubt.)

Illumination was the first comic by her that I read and it had a big impression on me. Probably one of the best works to start with if one's interested in BL. But only that Yamashita is probably the most versatile mangaka out there. Love her works.

It's amazing how she can go from the silliness and fun of titles like Don't Cry, Girl and Butter!! to the chilling commentary on rape culture in Hibari no Asa. I really want to see how that one plays out.