Yōko Umezu
?–2026Japanese manga artist who illustrated the long‑running series “Vermeil in Gold” (金装のヴェルメイユ).
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Yōko Umezu was a Japanese manga artist best known for her work as the illustrator of the series “Vermeil in Gold” (金装のヴェルメイユ), which ran in Square Enix’s Monthly Shōnen Gangan from 2018 until 2026. The series, written by Kōta Amana, gained a sizable readership and was adapted into an anime television series in 2022.
Umezu’s art style was praised for its dynamic action scenes and detailed character designs, contributing to the series’ popularity among shōnen manga fans. Her collaboration with Square Enix and the editorial team of Monthly Shōnen Gangan placed her among the notable manga creators working for major Japanese publishing houses.
On July 7, 2026, Yōko Umezu died of a cerebral infarction, as announced by Square Enix and the Monthly Shōnen Gangan editorial department. Following her death, the July 2026 issue of the magazine featured the final chapter of “Vermeil in Gold,” ending the serialization.
Umezu’s contributions to the manga industry are remembered by readers and fellow creators, and her work continues to be available in collected tankōbon volumes.
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