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The Wonderful World of Yu Kobayashi

Do you know of the seiyuu, Yu Kobayashi? She's the Japanese voice actress who plays Setsuna Sakurazaki. While Setsuna has always been a fan favorite, why is it we're discussing this actress and not the others?

You see, in addition to her voice, Kobayashi has lent her other talent to the series on more than one occasion: her art. In Shaft's anime series, in the manga, and in other media releases, she has provided her work. Her style has become iconic to the series she has provided art for and her work can instantly be recognized as a Kobayashi original.

So for this page, let's take a look at the many wonderful pieces she's done for the series.
The original panel
Kobayashi's interpretation

Negima!?

Picture
In addition to a few drawings in the background, this was featured in a random transition. A drawing of what appears to be Chamo
Nodoka, Yue, & Haruna
Evangeline & Chachamaru
Ako, Kakizaki, Madoka, & Sakurako
Setsuna in Santa gear riding a reindeer
Konoka
Ayaka, Natsumi, Chizuru, & ???
Chao, Satomi, & Satsuki
Akira, Makie, & Yuuna
Fuka, Fumika, & Kaede
Chisame & Misora
Kazumi & Sayo
Ku, Mana, & Zazie
Negi?
Setsuna & Yu Kobayashi?