Introduction

From the moment I was first introduced to Higuri You's art, I just fell in love and held no doubts on both, her abilities to make demons look truthfully beautiful and create stories filled with worthy angst where the most black and white aspects of human life are portrayed with such intensity that simply, you cannot help but feel fascinated by the book, whichever series it is from. Her style has, after completing Seimaden, reached an incredible level of detail elaboration and from that you can no longer mistake it. The art is also usually colorful where, once again, light and shades play a significant role. However what also catches the reader attention are the faces and more exactly, the eyes which hold large varieties of feelings and expressions, even secrets and burning ambitions. Quick Stats

• Name : Higuri You
• Born : October 15
• Hometown: Osaka, Japan
• Professional Debut: 1993 (FanimeCon, 7)
• Blood type: A
• Resides : Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture

On the web

Official You Higuri site

http://www.gocomi.com/higuri/front/

JP LJ

http://blog.zaq.ne.jp/higurin/

ENG LJ

http://youhiguri.livejournal.com

Published works

• (This list does not include her doujinshi or self-published comics.)
• Azel Seimaden, 1994 - prequel to Seimaden
• Sento no Hishin, 1994
• Seimaden, 1994-1999
• Lost Angel, 1995
• Ludwig II, 1996-1998
• Kamen no Romanesque (Mask of Romance), 1997 - Not written by artist; based on a Takarazuka Revue play.
• Zoku: Cutlass, 1997-1998
• Zeus, 1997-1998
• Ramen Ikaga!? 1995 (original) & 1997
• Shinkyoku (Divine Comedy), 1998
• Gorgeous Carat: Virtue of Darkness, 1999-2002 - A young French nobleman finds himself caught up in the maneuvers of the famous jewel thief Noir.
• Tenshi no Hitsugi: Ave Maria (Angel's Coffin: Ave Maria), 2000
• Tenshi ni Bara no Hanataba o (Rose Bouquet for an Angel), 2000-2001 (also called: L'alleluja des Anges) - Sei turns into a girl when he is around white roses. Only a kiss will change him back.
• Cutlass: Shounen tachi no toki (Cutlass: A Time for Boys), 2000 - pirate manga
• Poison artbook, 2000 - Color and monochrome illustrations from Seimaden, Ludwig II, Gorgeous Carat, and other manga.
• Flower, 2001
• Cantarella, 2001-present (hiatus)
• My Little Lover, 2002
• Gorgeous Carat Galaxy, 2004 - One-shot sequel to Gorgeous Carat.
• Gakuen Heaven (School Heaven), 2004 - A scenario from SPRAY's "Boy's Love Scramble!" game.
• Taisho Era Chronicles, 2005
• Crown, 2005-present - Art only; writer Shinji Wada.
• Nighthead Genesis anime, 2006 - Did character design.
• Jewel artbook, 2006

Art Samples

• Cantarella
  
  
• Crown
  
  
• Gorgeous Carat
  
  
• Seimaden
  
  
• Zeus