Ogeretsu Tanaka, a Japanese mangaka known for her boys’ love (BL – homosexual erotic romance) works, was in Paris at Japan Expo 2026 to meet her fans. Her works explore human relationships with sensitivity, alternating light moments and deeper themes. She has established herself as one of the most talented mangaka in recent years. Ogeretsu Tanaka's first encounter with boys’ love took place in her mother's library, where she found Takemiya Keiko's The Poem of Wind and Trees. She entered the doujinshi (amateur publication, here a BL parody of an anime) scene through Kuroko no Basket. It was through this that she was noticed by a professional publisher. Her debut in the professional field was with Yarichin ☆ Bitch Club (Taifu comics), a humorous title, but which can become disturbing or very serious at times. She gained attention for her expressive graphical style and narratives that blend romance, emotions, and psychological development of characters. Yarichin ☆ Bitch Club is undoubtedly her most well-known series, which was adapted into an OAV (Original Animation Video). During her conference at Japan Expo, she said she knew the ending of the series, but there was still a bit of time before reaching it. Throughout her career, she has published several series and one-shots praised by readers, including Love whispers, even in the rusted night, Escape Journey, and Daisy Jealousy. Some of her main works remain unpublished in France. The drama adaptation of her series Happy of the End (GagaOOLala) was particularly notable. Her works often explore human relationships with sensitivity, alternating light moments and deeper themes, which has allowed her to establish herself as a prominent author. During Japan Expo, they went all out with a mini exhibition on the Taifu comics stand. While fans waited for dedications, they could enjoy the exhibition. There was also the pop store Blanc pur, where you could buy goodies from her series. Clear files, acrylic stands, badges, pouches, and other goodies were available throughout the weekend. She also appeared during a public conference hosted by Caroline Segarra. To maintain her anonymity, she wore a mask. The mangaka enjoyed meeting her fans throughout the weekend. In an interview with Journal du Japon, Ogeretsu Tanaka discussed her journey as a mangaka. She mentioned that she has been reading manga since she was very young and that it was a childhood dream to become one. She cited several authors and works that have influenced her drawing style and storytelling, including Takemiya Keiko, Moto Hagio, Furuya Usamaru, and Oh! Great. She explained that the emotional depth of her characters is very important for her, and that she likes to create characters who are a bit particular and can provoke a sense of "moe" in relation to readers. She described "moe" as a Japanese term that does not necessarily mean "kawaii" (cute), but rather something so cute and adorable that it evokes a mix of laughter and tears. She noted that her work Happy of the End is very dark, while Yarichin ☆ Bitch Club is completely crazy, and she finds a balance between light scenes, humor, and more dramatic moments in her stories. She explained that she likes to write more serious and darker series but also needs lighter ones to avoid saturation. She mentioned that themes of communication difficulties and emotional wounds are close to her heart because they are things she personally appreciates. She also discussed the drama adaptation of Happy of the End, noting that she was present during the filming and was surprised by the actors' small faces. Regarding her favorite works, she mentioned Escape Journey and Happy of the End, noting that Escape Journey was particularly difficult to write as it was created during her student years. She described her typical workday as working from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m., likening her lifestyle to that of a vampire. She expressed that the most stimulating aspect of her job is being able to write her emotions and convey them, while the greatest challenge is drawing what she has in her mind and conveying it. Ogeretsu Tanaka visited Paris and Mont Saint-Michel, noting that she had not had much time to explore France yet but was impressed by the buildings and food. She was touched by the passion of her fans, many of whom tried to speak to her in Japanese. She concluded by thanking her French-speaking readers and expressing her intention to continue writing boys’ love manga.