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Step into the world of diverse creators engaged in various fields, including illustration, manga, novels, games, and video production, through our featured interviews. We delve into the heart and soul of their work, uncovering the backstory of their creations and revealing surprising origin stories with our unique approach to storytelling. The insights from these frontline creators might just be the inspiration you need for your next masterpiece!

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An In-Depth Interview on Shigure Ui's Solo Exhibition "Ame wo Taguru" - "VTuber Shigure Ui is one of my works."

Mangaka Reiji Miyajima’s key principles for creating compelling characters - It’s what’s on the inside that determines the outside.

An interview with the KADOKAWA TATESC COMICS editor-in-chief about what people expect from webtoons - While webtoons are great for global expansion, it’s still too early to compare them to traditional manga.

Interview with Umi, the grand prize winner of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest 2023 - “I just want to be me without putting too much pressure on myself.”

Illustrator MON straddles the line between eeriness and beauty with their art - "I love it when my art creeps people out."

New Zealander artist Yueko’s journey to becoming a full-time illustrator - On utilizing social media, getting commissions, and more

Illustrator Kanda Done’s relentless pursuit of cuteness - If something feels “off,” it needs to go.

How do you deal with feelings of “not being good enough” when comparing yourself to other artists? - An interview with Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night’s original character designer popman3580 and in-anime illustration drafter Hamunezuko

How illustrator Houkiboshi draws female characters - Depicting the beauty in softness.

Interview with Illustrator Natsume Eri - "I want my characters' faces to reflect different emotions, depending on who's looking at them."

Interview with redjuice and Mai Yoneyama - My decade of experience as a working adult has taught me that there are things more important than illustration technique.

Can Mexican spirits and Japanese yokai get along? Exploring the fluorescence technique that makes hidden drawings come alive

The evolution of illustrator Akakura’s drawing process - To master the art of subtraction, you must cross the finish line first.

Interview with Miyuki Kitamuro, editor of "Melancholy of the Betrayed" - A decade in webtoon editing: what makes the ideal webtoon creator?

How illustrator Namie conceptualizes and breathes life into each illustration - It all starts with the medium.

Inside the BOOTH Cafe Update: How This Team Created Space for Unforgettable Encounters

Pom's Webtoon Journey in "Senpai is an Otokonoko" - From illustrator to mangaka.

Exploring storytelling through lighting with illustrator Rosuuri - Searching for “hidden treasure” in the finer details.

Behind the teamwork of 3D avatar brand YOYOGI MORI - Designing avatars a grandparent could gift to their grandchildren.

Lessons from Illustrator Gawako's Time at a Game Company - If an artwork fulfills its goal, then it's a good one!