Gigi Murakami
Mangaka and Illustrator
Gigi Murakami, also known as Koyuki Panda is an American freelance illustrator and manga (comic) creator. She specializes in traditional mixed media ink and color illustrations, and manga art.
Influenced by horror & science fiction media, mainstream and cult films, Pulp art and vintage imagery, Japanese manga art masters, such as Katsuhiro Otomo and Junji Ito, and her own experiences as a Black woman in America--her aim is to combine her tastes and beliefs to produce provocative, yet relatable illustrations and manga that speak to the experiences of Black women and femme presenting people in an alternative way.
Nov. 14, 2023
Dreams & Nightmares (Remix) - Gigi Murakami is Back! We Talk Her Manga Resenter, Solo Gets Roasted + Much More! | Ep. 178
“This is what I live for, hearing y’all talk about this [Resenter].” – Gigi Murakami She has been featured in publications such as Buzzfeed, Black Girl Nerd and Gritty Vibes to name a few. She hails from the Bronx NY, loves a...
Oct. 25, 2022
Panda Remix! – How to Create A Manga with Mangaka and Illustrator Gigi Murakami! Gigi Gives a Lesson On How She Created Her New Manga Resenter! | Ep.124
“If you had the opportunity to get revenge from beyond the grave, would you, do it? – Gigi Murakami creator of the Manga Resenter She has been featured in publications such as Buzzfeed, Black Girl Nerd and Gritty Vibes to nam...
Sept. 28, 2021
Panda! #BHM - Mangaka and Illustrator Gigi Murakami (Koyuki Panda) Joins Us To Talk, Storytelling, Creativity, Improv, Horror, Anime, Illustration & So Much More. | Ep.66
“I would like to leave behind a legacy like Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison with my manga/illustrative art.” On this episode we had Gigi Murakami (Koyuki Panda) who is an American freelance illustrator and manga (comic) creato...