Keiko Takemiya
The 1970s would see the publication of multiple works by the Year 24 Group that significantly contributed to the development of "shōjo" manga. Notable works in addition to the aforementioned "Rose of Versailles" and "Poe Clan" include "Shiroi Heya no Futari" (1971) by Ryoko Yamagishi, "The Heart of Thomas" (1974) by Moto Hagio, "They Were Eleven" (1975) by Hagio, "From Eroica With Love" (1976) by Yasuko Aoike, "Kaze to Ki no Uta" (1976) by Keiko Takemiya, and "Toward the Terra" (1977) by Takemiya. These works expanded "shōjo" manga to incorporate new subgenres, including science fiction, historical fiction, adventure fiction, horror, fantasy, and same-sex romance (both male-male and female-female). These stories typically focused on complex narratives that emphasized the psychology and interiority of their protagonists, and addressed controversial topics and subject material.