Isin Nisio  

Ishin Nishio, NishiOisiN, NisiOisiN

Nisio Isin, also known as NisiOisiN due to his palindrome pen name, is a Japanese author who specializes in writing novels and manga. Although he did not graduate from Ritsumeikan University, he gained recognition for his work at a young age when he won the 23rd Mephisto Award with his debut novel Kubikiri Cycle at just twenty years old. Currently, Nisio Isin works with Kodansha on several projects including Pandora, Faust, and Ryusui Seiryoin's twelve volume series for the Kodansha Box line. His Death Note Another Note The Los Angeles BB Murder Cases was released in English by Viz Media in February 2008. Del Rey Manga has already published the first volume of his Zaregoto series, while his Bakemonogatari and Katanagatari novels have been adapted into anime.