Manga Creator Masako Watanabe Dies at 97

Watanabe's works include Glass Castle, Hitori Matsuri, Himegoto
Key facts
- Birth Date
- May 16, 1929
- Debut Year
- 1952
- Age at Death
- 97
Tags
- #Glass Castle
- #Himegoto
- #Josei
- #Masako Watanabe
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