Chica Umino is a Japanese manga artist best known for her work on the popular series March Comes in Like a Lion (3-gatsu no Lion). Born on March 20, 1980, in Hokkaido, Japan, she began her career in the manga industry in the early 2000s. Her storytelling often explores themes of loneliness, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. Umino's art style is characterized by its expressive characters and detailed backgrounds, which enhance the emotional depth of her narratives. In addition to March Comes in Like a Lion, she is also known for her earlier work, Honey and Clover, which received critical acclaim and was adapted into both an anime and a live-action film.