One of Japan's most-famous manga creators, Momoko Sakura, who was best known for her series Chibi Maruko-chan, is dead. She had breast cancer and died on August 15 at the age of 53. Her staff ...

The news was reported by the creator’s office as the company confirmed Sakura’s death. According to the press release, the artist died on August 15 after a battle with breast cancer. Over on social ...

Momoko Sakura, the creator of the much-loved Chibi Maruko-chan manga and anime series about a little girl called Maruko, died of breast cancer on Aug 15, her company said Monday. She was 53. The ...

Character cafes are an integral part of Japan’s geek culture and this spring, fans of the vocaloid genre are being treated to a seasonal menu thanks to a legend of the game, Hatsune Miku. The cherry ...

There’s a new Miku Hatsune figure on the way, and this one pays tribute to the whole Sakura Miku look. She’ll look a little more pink in the second Taito Spiritale 1/7 scale figure. It will cost ...

Momoko Sakura, creator of the much-loved "Chibi Maruko-chan" manga and anime series about a little girl called Maruko, died of breast cancer on Aug. 15, her company said Monday. She was 53. The ...