Hotaru Odagiri

Hotaru Odagiri is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating "The Betrayal Knows My Name" (Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru), a supernatural fantasy series that blends action, mystery, and romance. The manga, which began serialization in 2005, follows Yuki Sakurai, a high school student who discovers his connection to an ancient battle between light and darkness. Odagiri's intricate artwork and complex character relationships have earned the series a dedicated following, leading to an anime adaptation in 2010. Her work is celebrated for its beautiful bishōnen character designs and emotionally charged storytelling that explores themes of loyalty, identity, and reincarnation.