Nagashi Mayumi

Comic Con & Book Fair Leipzig 2026

Meet me at Manga Comic Con (Leipzig Book Fair) and get your own signed copy of my new book. On 21. and 22. March 2026! See you there ❤

„Aira-san in Bedrängnis“

My first German manga is coming soon in 3 volumes early 2026! The Limited Edition includes a colored diorama stand. Pre-order now!

Hi, I'm Nagashi Mayumi

Born in Japan, I am drawing manga comics since the age of six. After graduating art school at the Seika University in Kyôto, I worked as an assistant for a famous mangaka. During that time, I also received several awards for my own work, which got me the opportunity to debut at NTT Solmare in 2017, also winning the Newcomer Award. Look at my portfolio

Education: Kyôto Seika University
Debut: 2017 Solmare Inc. (Japan)
Current Series: „Kono Ura-aka, Sensei deshô?“ (Cycomi / Cygames)
Genres: Shôjo, Seinen, Josei
Location: Germany

Portfolio

Overview of my manga works that are available at Japanese and German publishers (newest first):

Title Aira-san in Bedrängnis
Publisher Dokico
Genre Shôjo
Age 20+
Start Early 2026
Pre-order at Dokico

Coming soon

Title Kono Ura-aka, Sensei deshô?
Publisher Cygames (Shôgakkan)
Genre Seinen
Age 20+
Start 2022

Title Aira-san, oshikakeraretemasu!
Publisher Akita Shoten
Genre Shôjo
Age 20+
Start 2020

Title Datte, mô kekkon shiteru kara!
Publisher NTT Solmare Inc.
Genre Josei
Age 20+
Start 2018

Title Fukushû no Ori
Publisher NTT Solmare Inc.
Genre Seinen
Age 20+
Start 2017

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Contact

Events & Conventions

I'v been invited as special guest to various conventions such as DoKomi, NonkiCon und YumeKai were manga fans get an insight into my work through workshops, Q&A sessions and live drawings.

YumeKai 2025workshop a. live drawing

NonkiCon 2025talk with Q&A

NonkiCon 2023/24live drawing

DoKomi 2021illustrations

How to create a manga

Illustrating and drawing characters is an important (and also fun!) part of creating a manga, but not the only one. Story development, dialogs, panel layout and continuity are just some aspects that complete the creative process.

1. Plot　プロット

This first step is similar to a movie script. Chapter breakdown, notes on characters, basic ideas help build the structure and clarity of the story.

2. Storyboard　ネーム

In this step I visualize the story with rough sketches and dialogs. The editor checks the draft and gives feedback, sometimes requesting changes to the story. It usually takes a couple of iterations until everything is in place.

3. Rough draft　下書き

With sketches I lay the foundation for the final steps. The panel layout (koma) and composition of scenes are final at this point. Only minor changes are still possible.

4. Inking & Lining　ペン入れ

With pen and ink (sometimes also brush or marker) I finalize the character outlines. The scenes are completed with backgrounds and other details.

5. Finalisation & Coloring　仕上げ

Filling the outlines with shading and texture brings the illustrations to life. I refine details and complete the manga. During the whole process (steps 1-5) analog as well as digital tools are being used.