Reiko Shimizu (清水玲子 Shimizu Reiko, born March 26, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese shōjo manga writer and illustrator. She made her professional debut in 1983 with Sansaro Monogatari in LaLa, and has written primarily for the publisher Hakusensha. She is noted for her works of science fiction and her art style, and is also known for her illustrations of tarot cards called the Miracle Tarot deck.
She received the 2002 Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Kaguyahime.[1] Her Himitsu - Top Secret has been recommended twice by the Japan Media Arts Festival jury in 2007 and 2008.[2][3] It has also been listed on the Tohan charts four times as of May 2009.[4] Her manga Moon Child is licensed in English by CMX Manga.
This is a short story collection of magnaka Reiko Shimizu.
The first story is about a lone airship containing the last human alive (a young girl) and her company robots (or A.I., and the young girl believed those A.I. are also actual humans) looking for the other humans, this is an imaginative and well written story. The main theme of ‘what makes humans’ and true love is developed nicely. 4 stars.
The second story takes place in the 23rd century, robots are widely used in every aspect of the society, including child caring, companion and even sex and romance. At first glance this story is just so-and-so but the theme of love and loyalty really is really spot-on as the story progresses. 4.5 stars.
The third story is about a handsome young man marrying a heiress for her money, but there is a catch: , how would think go from here?
Overall, it's a short story collection with well crafted stories and very delicate artwork.