Gurihiru

Gurihiru
グリヒル
Born
  • Chifuyu Sasaki
  • Naoko Kawano
NationalityJapanese
Area(s)Artists, cartoonists
Pseudonym(s)
  • Illustrator Unit Gurihiru
  • Gurihiru Studios
Notable works
Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels, Sonic Unleashed, The Unbelievable Gwenpool, The Unstoppable Wasp, Superman Smashes the Klan
Awards
www.gurihiru.com

Gurihiru (Japanese: グリヒル), also credited as Illustrator Unit Gurihiru and Gurihiru Studios, is a Japanese illustration team, consisting of Chifuyu Sasaki (workplan design, pencils, inks) and Naoko Kawano (workplan design, colors, webdesign). Both originating from Sapporo, Japan, they are currently based in Saitama, mainly working as artists for American comics.[1][2][3]

The two women are art school graduates who worked as web designers and art museum receptionists prior to their work in comics. After winning 2nd place in a manga competition, they were advised by the organizer of the contest that their art style didn't fit the Japanese market. They decided to try the American market and have since illustrated many American comics and graphic novels.[4]

  1. ^ Johnston, Rich (December 15, 2020). "Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru Create Thor & Loki: Double Trouble". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  2. ^ McDonnell, Chris (2017-08-29). "Artists of the Day: Gurihiru". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  3. ^ Luster, Joseph. "Review: "The Last Airbender" Comic Keeps Its Promise". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  4. ^ Alverson, Brigid (3 February 2016). "Crossover Success: Gurihiru, the Japanese Art Team Behind Your Favorite Marvel Heroes". B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Retrieved 4 February 2016.