Rikito Nakamura, born May 31, is a Japanese manga writer known for creating the popular romantic comedy series The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. He first pursued formal training in the field, studying at the manga art department of the Utsunomiya Media Arts College, from which he graduated in 2014. During his time as a student, his talent was recognized with several awards, including the 13th Weekly Manga Action Rookie of the Year award in 2013 and a Monthly Gangan Joker Newcomer Manga Award Encouragement Prize in 2014.

Nakamura made his professional debut in April 2015 with the one-shot manga Secret Love Schooly, published in Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine. In the following years, he continued to create several other one-shot and short series. Among these are Chō Nōryoku Shōjo mo Tenioenai!, which was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from December 2017 to October 2018, and the one-shot Tenshi-chan no Tenkai Dōgu, published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in 2019. He also authored the story for two other serialized works during this period: Shōjo A no higeki, with artwork by Asano, released in 2017, and Heppoko Yūsha ni Senryaku o, with artwork by Yasuke, serialized from 2017 to 2018.

Nakamura is best known as the creator of the series The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. As the writer, he collaborates with illustrator Yukiko Nozawa, who is responsible for the artwork. The manga began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine on December 26, 2019, and has since been compiled into multiple volumes. The story, which follows a boy named Rentaro Aijo who is fated to have one hundred soulmates, has gained significant popularity. It was adapted into an anime television series that premiered in October 2023, with Nakamura credited as the original creator for the production.

The recurring themes in Nakamura's work often center on school life comedies blended with a supernatural or eccentric premise. This is evident not only in his most famous work but also in earlier titles like Tragedy of the Girl A. This combination of familiar settings with absurdist, high-concept humor has become a hallmark of his artistic identity. The success of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has established Nakamura as a notable figure in contemporary manga, particularly within the harem and romantic comedy genres, where his work is recognized for its energetic pace and commitment to ensuring every character receives a happy ending.