Matsuri Hino (樋野まつり, Hino Matsuri^?) is a Japanese manga artist. She is a native of Hokkaido. For other uses, see Manga (disambiguation). ... For the dog breed, see Hokkaido (dog). ...

Biogrpahy

A former bookstore shopkeeper, Matsuri Hino's first published first title, Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream is Over) appeared in LaLa DX magazine in 1995. Hino became a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one. With the success of her series Toraware no Minoue (Captive Circumstance) and MeruPuri, Hino has established herself in the world of shōjo manga. Her new title, Vampire Knight, currently runs in the monthly LaLa magazine. Hino enjoys creative activities, and has commented that she would have been either an architect or an apprentice to traditional Japanese craft masters if she had not become a manga artist. MeruPuri is a manga series by Matsuri Hino, currently published in English by Viz Medias Shojo Beat. ... Shōjo or shoujo (少女 lit. ... Vampire Knight ) is a shōjo manga by Matsuri Hino. ... Photo submitted by Franklyncards Lala was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ...

Notable works

• Captive Circumstance (とらわれの身の上, Toroware no Minoue^?) 5 volumes.
• MeruPuri (Märchen Prince) (めるぷり メルヘン☆プリンス, Merupuri Meruhen Purinsu^?) 4 volumes.
• WANTED 1 volume.
• Vampire Knight (ヴァンパイア騎士, Vanpaia Naito^?) In progress.