Yukari Takinami was born in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan in 1980. She is an artist and author of manga, an essayist and a radio broadcaster. She is considered as one of the most original voices in the contemporary female comic world. Her writings portray everyday occurrences in society and her surrounding with humour and honesty. Her manga 'Motohare Mania' (Ex-Boyfriend Mania) (2017 - ) was adapted into a live action TV series in 2019. Also her work 'Rinshii!! Ekoda-chan' (2005 - 2014) has inspired two TV anime series in 2011 and 2019. 'Arigato-tte Ietanara' (I Wish I Could Say "Thank You") seduced a large public in her native Japan and is set to do so in English.