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'''Akira Himekawa''', also known as or published as Himekawa Akira or 姫川 明, is a collaboration name by two authors, A. Honda (本田A, Honda A) and S. Nagano (長野S, Nagano S). | '''Akira Himekawa''', also known as or published as Himekawa Akira or 姫川 明, is a collaboration name by two authors, A. Honda (本田A, Honda A) and S. Nagano (長野S, Nagano S).{{Ref|name=melora|[http://melorasworld.com/zelda/theforest/viewtopic.php?f{{=}}24&t{{=}}463 History of Hyrule Akira Himekawa Biography]}} Together this pair is collectively known as Akira Himekawa and have authored most of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]] [[Manga]]. | ||
Akira Himekawa has authored Manga for eight Legend of Zelda games, starting with the [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|Ocarina of Time Manga]]. A 9th Manga book is currently in the writing process focusing around ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. | Akira Himekawa has authored Manga for eight Legend of Zelda games, starting with the [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|Ocarina of Time Manga]]. A 9th Manga book is currently in the writing process focusing around ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''.{{Ref|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/2011/11/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-manga/ Skyward Sword Manga Announcement]}} However, of the eight initial Manga books, two of them are broken up into multiple volumes, including the Ocarina of Time Manga and the [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Plus (Manga)|Four Swords Adventures Manga]]. | ||
==Biographies== | ==Biographies== | ||
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Birth Date: May 5th<br> | Birth Date: May 5th<br> | ||
Favorites: Miso Soup<br> | Favorites: Miso Soup<br> | ||
Childhood: She started to draw manga when she was 11 years old, Her dream was of course to be a Manga artist! | Childhood: She started to draw manga when she was 11 years old, Her dream was of course to be a Manga artist!{{Ref|name=melora}} | ||
==Listing of Manga Books== | ==Listing of Manga Books== | ||
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==Additional Artwork== | ==Additional Artwork== | ||
Akira Himekawa has also created some Legend of Zelda artwork on commission, with permission from [[Nintendo]]. A gallery of such work can be seen below. Some of these pieces had the commision go towards Earthquake fundraising in Japan. | Akira Himekawa has also created some Legend of Zelda artwork on commission, with permission from [[Nintendo]]. A gallery of such work can be seen below. Some of these pieces had the commision go towards Earthquake fundraising in Japan.{{Ref|name=melora}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:31, March 5, 2013
Akira Himekawa, also known as or published as Himekawa Akira or 姫川 明, is a collaboration name by two authors, A. Honda (本田A, Honda A) and S. Nagano (長野S, Nagano S).[1] Together this pair is collectively known as Akira Himekawa and have authored most of The Legend of Zelda Manga.
Akira Himekawa has authored Manga for eight Legend of Zelda games, starting with the Ocarina of Time Manga. A 9th Manga book is currently in the writing process focusing around Skyward Sword.[2] However, of the eight initial Manga books, two of them are broken up into multiple volumes, including the Ocarina of Time Manga and the Four Swords Adventures Manga.
Biographies
Honda A:
Birth Date: June 19
Favorites: Fruits, Godzilla, "Terminator"
Childhood: When she was a kid, she used to play with boys. She wanted to be an animator.
Nagano S:
Birth Date: May 5th
Favorites: Miso Soup
Childhood: She started to draw manga when she was 11 years old, Her dream was of course to be a Manga artist![1]
Listing of Manga Books
- 2000 - Ocarina of Time Volume 1
- 2000 - Ocarina of Time Volume 2
- 2001 - Majora's Mask
- 2001 - Oracle of Seasons
- 2001 - Oracle of Ages
- 2004 - Four Swords Adventures Volume 1
- 2005 - Four Swords Adventures Volume 2
- 2005 - A Link to the Past
- 2006 - The Minish Cap
- 2009 - Phantom Hourglass
- 2011 - Skyward Sword Prequel
- 2012 - Ocarina of Time 3D Promotional Manga
- 2013 (TBD) - Skyward Sword
Other Zelda Contributions
- 2005 - Nintendo Dream Magazine Feb 2005 Issue
- 2011 - Nintendo Dream Magazine Jan 2012 Issue
- 2011 - Hyrule Historia
Additional Artwork
Akira Himekawa has also created some Legend of Zelda artwork on commission, with permission from Nintendo. A gallery of such work can be seen below. Some of these pieces had the commision go towards Earthquake fundraising in Japan.[1]
External Links
Akira Himekawa Official Website