Tarō Yuri

Description
Tarō Yuri is a Japanese manga artist and original creator, known for writing and illustrating horror manga. The creator's professional profile indicates a career change from a kindergarten teacher to a manga artist. This background is reflected in their work, which often draws upon the setting of early childhood education.

Tarō Yuri is best known as the author of Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai (Kaya-chan Isn't Scary), a supernatural horror manga series. The series began serialization on Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch manga website in April 2022. As of April 2026, the series has been compiled into nine tankōbon volumes, with the most recent released on April 9, 2026. The manga is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.

The success of the manga led to a television anime adaptation. The anime series, produced by East Fish Studio, premiered in January 2026 and concluded in March 2026. Tarō Yuri was credited as the original creator for the anime, with the series being directed by Hiroshi Ikehata and written by Shigeru Murakoshi.

In addition to Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai, Tarō Yuri is also credited with the manga Boy Meets Shirei Girl, which was published in two volumes. The creator is active on social media, where they engage with the community regarding their works and share updates about the anime adaptation.
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