Akira Himekawa

Akira Himekawa is the pen name of a duo of female Japanese comic book artists who have worked together since 1991. The individual members, known publicly only as A Honda and S Nagano, previously used the separate pen names Akira Karitaka and Nui Ono. They have chosen not to reveal their real names, maintaining a unified creative identity.

The duo is best known for their manga adaptations of Nintendo's *The Legend of Zelda* series, including *The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition* and *The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess*. They have also worked on *Nazca*, *Splatoon Squid Kids Comedy Show*, and *Astro Boy*. Their style blends dynamic action sequences with expressive character designs, often emphasizing adventure and fantasy.

Akira Himekawa has been credited as artist, colorist, inker, and writer on 21 issues from 2002 to 2025. Their work has been recognized for its faithful yet imaginative expansions of beloved game worlds, making them a key bridge between video game and manga audiences. While no major awards are recorded in available sources, their long-running collaboration and consistent output have cemented their legacy as a distinctive creative force in manga.