Mika Yamamori

Fall in love with the warm, heartfelt shojo manga of Mika Yamamori, the Japanese manga artist whose beautifully drawn romance series have captivated readers around the world with their emotionally resonant characters, tender storytelling, and exquisitely expressive artwork. Yamamori has a rare gift for capturing the delicate, bittersweet feelings of first love — the longing glances, the misunderstandings, the moments of unexpected connection — with a warmth and authenticity that makes her stories feel deeply real. Her most celebrated series include Daytime Shooting Star (Hirunaka no Ryuusei), a beloved story of a country girl who falls for her homeroom teacher after moving to Tokyo; Shortcake Cake, a charming boarding house romance; and Ima Koi (Now I’m in Love), a sweet and funny story of a girl who confesses her feelings to a boy she’s just met. Essential reading for fans of shojo manga and heartfelt romance.