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New website lets artists post drawings that self-destruct in 24 hours
There are lots of websites out there that invite artists to post their works for all to see. However, there are a great many artists out there, and over time a build-up of paintings, drawings, CGIs...
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This picture book of Taiwanese high school girls – what’s that about then?
“Hang on a second,” I hear you cry. “An illustrated book of pretty girls in school uniforms? Who’s buying this? And why?” Let’s take your questions one by one. “What is the ‘Collection of Taiwan High...
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Disney x Marvel: Clash of the two greatest fictional fandoms! 【Pictures】
Are you a Disney fan or a Marvel fan? There is no doubt that, despite being worlds apart, these two powerhouses have among the biggest fanbases in the world. We’ve seen all sorts of fan work from...
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Freelance illustrator wows Twitter users with daily pictures of high school...
One of the great things about the Internet is giving freelance and independent artists the opportunity to connect with audiences who might otherwise not have been able to access their work. Whether...
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Korean illustrator gives Western fairy tales a whimsical Eastern makeover【Pics】
It’s been a year since the release of the mega hit animation Frozen, but as much as some of us can’t wait for it to fade into the shadows, the icy queen and her Frozen empire are still staying put in...
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Everyone’s favorite blue-black-white-gold dress, now available in fanart!
The blue and black (or white and gold to some) dress took the Internet by storm recently, splitting netizens into two major factions: team blue-and-black and team white-and-gold. I, for one, thought...
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Talented artist illustrates adorable catalog of Aichi Prefecture’s female...
A series of tweets by a Japanese artist depicting the various female uniforms of different high schools in Aichi Prefecture has taken the internet by storm. Her charming illustrations are positively...
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Awesome Dragon Ball illustrated opinion sheet at university co-op gets...
Universities in Japan typically have a co-op (seikyo) system offering various services to students, including on-campus stores where a wide range of products, from box lunches to everyday stationery...
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Want thousands of dollars for your manga fan art? Rose of Versailles creator...
It’s been made into an anime TV series, live-action film, and Takarazuka stage musical, but more than anything else, it’s the original manga that’s captured the hearts of Rose of Versailles fans. Set...
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Artist depicts kill count of major Dragon Ball heroes in cool illustrations
Insofar as you can say that a character in the Dragon Ball universe can really “die” (Krillin has supposedly “died” so many times we’re suspicious he’s actually a Terminator) there have been a lot of...
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Taiwanese illustrator gives Dragon Ball characters bizarre, gender-swapped...
While you may be inclined to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon curled up on the couch, binge-watching Game of Thrones and consuming eight entire pints of Chunky Monkey ice cream (just us?), a certain...
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Illustrator creates “Angry Girlfriend Stereotype” character, Japanese...
A Japanese illustrator has shared a handful of images in a new series that depict the angry girlfriend stereotype unleashing rants and physical violence in response to an inept boyfriend’s romantic...
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“Photos” of Hatsune Miku watching herself perform on TV are strangely adorable
Music Station is well-known in Japan for its weekly music performances featuring new and popular artists from both Japan and overseas. The program recently entered its 30th year, which was celebrated...
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Japanese employment site reimagines web developers, accountants, and more as...
Career arcs in Japan used to be simple. You finished school, got a job, and worked there until it was time to retire. Along the way, you were paid a salary calculated strictly on the basis of how long...
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Illustrator creates beautiful “Bicycle Boy” watercolour series inspired by...
Studio Ghibli, Japan’s famed animation house, has a remarkable talent for captivating audiences around the world with inspiring storylines and loveable characters. What really brings them all to life,...
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Johnson Ting’s vision of the future is full of well-armed, gorgeously...
It’s been a big year for Johnson Ting, one of Malaysia’s most celebrated artists. The concept designer won an award as one of his home country’s top ten young artists and a toy company is even...
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Pikachu joins cast of Sesame Street and Disney characters in satirical look...
We’ve seen Pikachu’s skeleton and Disney princesses as flirty pin-up girls but now it’s time to see all our favourite childhood characters take a walk on the wild side with this nightmarish trip down...
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“Painter x Lyrics: Flower Edition” art book turns music lyrics into gorgeous...
Lovers of Japanese music and art rejoice, because the second volume of the Painter x Lyrics (絵師×歌詞) art book series went on sale on November 20! Painter x Lyrics (絵師×歌詞 in kanji) promises to be a...
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David Bowie drawn by Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano
David Bowie’s creative genius even inspired works by a legend of the Japanese video game industry. As the world struggles to come to terms with the loss of the extraordinarily talented David Bowie,...
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Kobayashi Kiyochika expertly captures light and shadow in these gorgeous...
If you love art, you’ll definitely want to check out Kobayashi’s prints! Fans of ukiyo-e will probably already know the name Kobayashi Kiyochika — he’s considered one of the last great artist to work...
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