About | Kisarasmoon

Also known as Kisara's Moon

Author/Manga Artist/Songwriter/Vocalist

Name: Charis Alfonso
Birthday: June 2nd
From California

About Me

Charis Alfonso is an author, artist, and creator of the magical girl manga series Kisara’s Moon and the fantasy romance novel The Tale of Jakob and the Kitsune. With a passion for storytelling that blends adventure, romance, and deep emotional themes, she crafts narratives that resonate with readers through compelling characters and heartfelt journeys. From a young age, Charis found solace in writing, using it as a way to express emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and bring to life the stories that lived in her heart. Her works often explore themes of love, friendship, perseverance, and the search for identity, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, cherished memories, and the people who have shaped her life. When she’s not writing, she enjoys creating art, animating, playing video games and working on new projects for her small business, where she sells stickers, key chains, bookmarks, and more. A lover of anime, magical girl stories, and nostalgic trips to the mall, she finds joy in the little things and strives to capture that same magic in her work. She is also a devoted wife and mother who encourages her daughter’s creativity and love for dinosaurs, always reminding her to cherish the world around her. Through her writing, Charis hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams, hold onto hope, and find strength in their own stories.

Why I never gave up on my dreams.

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My parents passed away in 2004. Just two months apart from each other. It was a tough time for my brothers and I, but we made it through. After years of writing and rewriting my manga; I came up with the story I wanted to tell. I wanted a way to honor their memory. So, I created Aurora and Yukito who are Kisara's parents in my manga. My family means so much to me and my parents are a huge part of who I am today. They taught me that despite what trials and tribulations you go through in life, to always be a good person. Stay true to yourself no matter what. Thank you, mom and dad, for inspiring me to never give up on my dreams.

One of the last things my father told me was, "Never stop drawing." I never forgot those words and I haven't given up once. Because of my parents' encouragement, I have published six volumes so far in my manga series, a fantasy novel and light novel!

I love you mom and dad. I miss you so much.

Character inspiration and my other books.

Some of the characters in my manga are inspired by friends and family. For example, Ms. Gomez is inspired by my Godmother. Some of my brothers have made an appearance too.

My brother Jonathan passed away in 2023 and I have made him a character in my manga.

My brother was always there for me and like my parents; always encouraged me to keep going. He always found ways to make people laugh. I miss him so much.

Kenji, Kasumi and Luke aren't inspired by anyone I know though. I always wanted to be a magical girl growing up. I created the character Kisara to fulfill that dream of mine. I published three volumes of my manga in 2023 and three volumes in 2024. I'm incredibly proud! Now with volume 6 completed, I will take a short break before working on volume 7.

The Tale of Jakob and the Kitsune is a story I wrote in 2019 and I decided to publish it in 2022. It's a story of a young elvish boy named Jakob. He is a tailor who makes clothes for the people of the forest and also the royal family of Raven Castle. One day, he finds a mysterious girl near his home in Sumiko Forest. Soon after meeting her, darkness begins to loom over the forest. It's a dark fantasy and romance novel.

I created Magic! Magic! Mew Mew Sugar Plum Surprise! I'm a Magical Girl when I was creating my manga series. It is a light novel and anime that features in my manga that Luke is obsessed with since he loves Magical Girls. I have made the light novel available for you to purchase!

I'm very proud of the work I put into my book, light novel and manga series.

I hope you like what you see!