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No Roses Without Thorns: My Life As a Shojo Manga Assistant

No Roses Without Thorns: My Life As a Shojo Manga Assistant

薔薇はシュラバで生まれる―70年代少女漫画アシスタント奮闘記―

In the 1970s, the golden age of shōjo manga, a high school girl becomes an assistant to Suzue Miuchi, the creator of the iconic series *Glass Mask*. Nami Sasou, the author, recounts her experiences working alongside other legendary artists like Fusako Kuramochi and Ryoko Yamagishi.

Behind the roses, sparkles, and romance of popular girls' manga lies a chaotic, ink-stained battlefield. Sasou shares the untold labors, passions, and little-known anecdotes from the production trenches, revealing the harsh realities and fierce dedication that went into creating beloved masterpieces.

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