Yuu Watase

[Blog](https://ameblo.jp/wataseyuu) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wataseyuu_) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wataseyuu.official/) Identifies as X-gender, a form of non-binary gender identity in Japan, but prefers feminine pronouns in English. Watase started drawing manga at the age of five, and by the age of 17 she aspired to be a professional mangaka. She was bullied relentlessly from elementary school until high school, eventually culminating in a suicide attempt. These experiences were later used for scenes in Arata: The Legend. She credits her recovery to religion, as she is a member of Soka Gakkai, a Buddhist organization that promotes peace centered on respect for the dign