Hirata, Makiko

Hirata Makiko is a Japanese mangaka, who debuted in the 60's. Her best known work is Kasei Yakyoku which was adapted into an anime by Dezaki Osamu and Sugino Akio. According to Hagio Moto, it was Hirata who introduced her to the editors of Kodansha, which led to the publication of Hagio's debut work. (Source: AniDB)