Chimaki KUORI
The Saint Seiya saga is under the spotlight for Japan Expo 17th Impact. Chimaki KUORI, the author of one of its spin-off, is Japan Expo’s guest in partnership with Kurokawa, for a conference and signings!
Biography
Chimaki KUORI is a big fan of Saint Seiya and some kind of a Jack of all trades artist.
Apart from the Saint Seiya spin-off, Saint Seiya: Saintia Shô, which is still being published in Japan, she has realized illustrated books for children, and also manga adaptations of the famous Mobile Suit Gundam saga or of the video game series Sengoku Basara.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Japan Expo is celebrating the whole Saint Seiya universe. With Chimaki KUORI, have a look at the Saint Seiya: Saintia Shô spin-off and meet the author for a conference and signings! She'll be attending the festival on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
Saint Seiya: Saintia Shô
Shôko, a young high school student, hasn’t heard from her older sister Kyôko since the latter has gained a scholarship from the Grad foundation. She decides to leave in search of her and tries to talk to Saori Kido as she is coming to high school. It’s also the moment chosen by the Goddess of Discord, Eris, to take hold of Shôko’s body. Kyôko appears to save her sister, revealing to her that she is part of a secret group of warriors devoted to the Goddess Athena: the Saintia.
In partnership with Kurokawa www.kurokawa.fr