Kore Yamazaki

Kore Yamazaki is a Japanese manga artist born in 1990 in Hokkaido, Japan. She is best known for creating the fantasy series *The Ancient Magus' Bride*, which follows a young girl apprenticed to a mysterious, inhuman mage. The series became a global success, leading to a 2017 anime television adaptation and multiple spin-offs, including *The Ancient Magus' Bride: Wizard's Blue*, on which she served as writer. Yamazaki’s art is notable for its delicate linework and atmospheric, often ethereal backgrounds, blending European folklore with a modern sensibility. Her path into comics began with short works before *The Ancient Magus' Bride* launched her career. She has collaborated with artists such as Makoto Sanda on the *Wizard's Blue* spin-off. Yamazaki’s work has earned her a dedicated fanbase and critical recognition, though specific major awards are not recorded in available sources. She remains active in the industry, continuing the *Ancient Magus' Bride* series and its related projects. Her influence is felt in the way she weaves dark fairy-tale elements into a coming-of-age story, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary manga.