‘That Miyoko Asagaya Feeling’ Manga Artist Shin’ichi Abe Dies at 76

Manga artist Shin’ichi Abe has died at the age of 76. His son, musician Kōsei Abe, announced that the creator passed away on September 4, 2026, from submandibular gland cancer, with a private funeral held for family members. Abe began his manga career in 1970 with Yasashii Hito and became associated with Japan’s alternative manga scene, particularly through his work for Garo. His best-known English-language work, That Miyoko Asagaya Feeling, drew heavily from his personal experiences and was later adapted…