Shirow Miwa

Discover the remarkable range of Shirow Miwa, the Japanese manga artist whose work spans the full spectrum from gritty, stylish action to warm, charming fantasy romance. Miwa is best known for two very different but equally celebrated series: Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, a dark, stylish action manga set in a dystopian underground city populated by genetically modified super-soldiers, mercenaries, and shadowy conspiracies, rendered in Miwa’s distinctive, kinetic artwork; and The World is Still Beautiful (Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii), a delightful fantasy romance manga about Nike, a spirited princess with the power to summon rain, who is sent to marry the young Sun King and gradually wins his heart. The contrast between these two series demonstrates Miwa’s extraordinary versatility as an artist — equally at home with explosive action sequences and tender romantic moments. Essential reading for manga fans who appreciate both edge and heart.