Akimi Yoshida is a Japanese manga artist and writer. She is best known for her works Banana Fish, Tokyo Babylon, and X/1999. She has also written several novels and short stories. Yoshida's works often feature strong female characters and explore themes of love, loss, and identity. Her art style is characterized by its detailed backgrounds and expressive characters. Yoshida has won numerous awards for her work, including the Shogakukan Manga Award and the Kodansha Manga Award. She continues to be a major influence in the manga industry, inspiring many aspiring artists.