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The official X account for veteran shojo manga artist Masako Watanabe recently announced that the creator has passed away at the age of 97. The announcement confirmed that she died peacefully on October 3.
Born in 1929, Watanabe debuted in 1952. She became well-known for classic works such as Glass no Shiro, which often featured European and American settings. Her influential Akujo series is credited with expanding the boundaries of the shojo manga genre.
Watanabe received the Order of the Rising Sun, Small Cordon from the Japanese government in 2006 for her significant contributions to the industry. Her dedication to her craft remained evident throughout her life, as she continued to publish new short stories like Secret on the Manga Mee app at the age of 91.
In the official statement, representatives expressed gratitude to the fans who supported her work throughout her long career. The announcement noted that she spent her final moments in a calm and peaceful state.
