Nozomi Uda is a Japanese manga artist recognized as the original creator of the manga series Tanaka-kun is Always Listless. She began serializing the slice-of-life comedy in Square Enix’s online manga platform Gangan Online in 2013, where it continued until 2019. The series centers on a perpetually lethargic high school student and his friends, combining gentle humor with distinctive character dynamics. In 2016, the manga was adapted into a twelve-episode anime television series produced by Silver Link, followed by an original video animation; Uda’s authorship of the source material remains the primary credit associated with the adaptation.

Prior to that work, Uda authored the short series Shounen, Chotto Sabotteko?, serialized in Gangan Online from 2011 to 2012. She also provided the artwork for the manga adaptation of the novel Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikari Kagayaku, published in 2018, which illustrated her ability to handle more dramatic material while retaining her characteristic expressive linework.

Her artistic identity is defined by clean, soft character designs and an emphasis on subtle comedic timing. Her narratives often explore everyday life through characters with distinct quirks, frequently touching on themes of relaxation, friendship, and the quiet absurdity of mundane moments. This approach to slice-of-life storytelling prioritizes character chemistry over high‑stakes drama, a hallmark that contributed to the enduring appeal of Tanaka-kun is Always Listless. Within the industry, she is recognized for cultivating a work that balances humor with understated warmth, influencing later slice-of-life series that embrace unhurried pacing and character‑driven comedy.