GURIHIRU is the name of the Japanese comic artist and illustrator duo formed by Chifuyu Sasaki (pencils and inks) and Naoko Kawano (colours). Originally from Sapporo and working mainly in the US market, they have made a name for themselves thanks to a lively, expressive style with strong links to animation. They have created works for Marvel, DC Comics and Dark Horse, including Avatar: The Last Airbender and Unico, series published in Italy by Tunué. Winners of Eisner and Harvey Awards, they are among the most acclaimed creators in the international comic book scene.
At Lucca Comics & Games, they will be presenting the new volume of Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Nation of Fire to coincide with the release of the second season of the live-action animated series and the new film, as well as Unico, the adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s manga.
They will be attending Lucca Comics & Games from 28 October to 1 November.
