Yumi Tamura is a Japanese manga artist and author, best known for the series Basara. Her other works include the manga series 7SEEDS, as well as the novel version of Basara. Tamura's work is characterized by strong female lead characters and a focus on relationships and emotions. Basara is Tamura's best-known work, and is a shōjo manga series about a girl named Sarasa who disguises herself as a boy in order to lead a peasant rebellion against an oppressive regime. The series was originally published in English by Viz Media, and has been adapted into both an anime series and a live-action film. 7SEEDS is another of Tamura's manga series, which tells the story of seven people who are put into cryogenic sleep in order to survive the impending apocalypse. When they wake up, they find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world where they must learn to survive. Tamura's work often deals with themes of love, loss, and relationships. Her characters are often faced with difficult choices and must learn to deal with the consequences of their actions. Tamura's stories are always emotional and engaging, making her one of the most popular manga authors in Japan.