Tokyo Mew Mew Illustrator Mia Ikumi Has Passed Away

(Featured Image Source: Reiko Yoshida / Mia Ikumi / Pierrot / TV Tokyo)

Mia Ikumi, the illustrator for the original Tokyo Mew Mew manga series, has passed away, as announced by a post from TV Tokyo.

Mia Ikumi, the author of the original "Tokyo Mew Mew ♡ ", has sadly passed away.

Our condolences go out to her family at this time.

I understand this is a heartbreaking day for the Tokyo Mew Mew community. I’m sorry to inform you if you weren’t aware.

RIP Mia Ikumi. 🐾🐾

— TOKYO MEW MEW NEW 2022 ～♡『東京ミュウミュウ にゅ～♡』 (@TOKYOMEWMEWNEW) March 14, 2022

Well known for her work on the Tokyo Mew Mew series (including writing Tokyo Mew Mew à la Mode)\, she also worked on Repure, Koi Cupid, Only One Wish, and more. She will be missed by fans and her industry peers.

From all your fans, we want to offer our condolences. Thank you for the amazing stories you helped create, Miss Ikumi.