Naoshi Komi
古味直志
Komi in his studio
Born (1986-03-28) March 28, 1986
Tsuno, Japan
Area(s)Manga artist
Notable works
Nisekoi
Signature

Naoshi Komi (古味直志, Komi Naoshi, born March 28, 1986)[1] is a Japanese manga artist. His works have debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine and its affiliates.

In 2008, he released Double Arts, which lasted for three tankōbon volumes. His best known and most widely circulated work, Nisekoi, about a pair of high school students from rival gang families that are forced to be a couple, was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, and has spawned a wider media franchise, including an anime series and a live-action film.

Biography

Komi was born in Tsuno, Takaoka District in the Aichi Prefecture.[1] Komi debuted in Akamaru Jump in 2007. He said the magazine is known for featuring many newcomers.[2] His first serialized work in Weekly Shonen Jump was Double Arts.[1]

Influences

Komi has cited One Piece as one of his major influences.[2]

Works

Crossover works

References

  1. 1 2 3 Komi, Naoshi (January 2014). Nisekoi: Vol. 1: False Love. Viz Media. Inside cover page. ISBN 978-1-4215-5799-1.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "INTERVIEW: Naoshi Komi | Weekly Shonen Jump". Shonenjump.viz.com. 2013-08-26. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25.
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