'Kinsou no Vermeil' Manga Artist Youko Umezu Dies

Manga artist Youko Umezu, best known as the illustrator for Kouta Amana's Kinsou no Vermeil (Vermeil in Gold) manga, died on July 7 due to a cerebral infarction. A funeral service was held by her close relatives. The editorial department of Monthly Shounen Gangan announced the news on Wednesday, stating that this sudden farewell must have been unexpected for the artist herself, making it a truly heartbreaking event for her family, the editorial staff, and everyone involved. "We would l...