Miho Obana is a Japanese manga artist born on April 26, 1970, in Tokyo. She is best known for her work on the manga series "Kodomo no Omocha" (also known as "Kodocha"), which was serialized in Ribon magazine from 1994 to 1998 and has been adapted into an animated TV series. Her style is characterized by a focus on the emotional lives of young girls and often blends drama with elements of comedy and romance. Besides "Kodocha," her other notable works include "Honey Bitter," which incorporates supernatural themes, and "Partner," a detective-themed story. Miho Obana's influence on the shoujo (targeted towards young female demographic) manga genre is well-recognized, and she has won several awards for her contributions to Japanese comics.