pixivision - Illustration features tagged why tho

You aren't the one I want to see...! "The presence in the background" Drawings

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0900

The tag “the presence in the background” (後ろの存在感) is used when an illustration is deemed bizarre in the sense that whatever is behind the main subject oozing a much bigger presence that commands our attention. The main subject situated at the front side of the illustration may be a hottie, a beauty, or a cutie--basically, a presence that is lovely and wonderful--but the surreal figure in the background is the one that manages to snatch our heart, much to our dismay.

Each illustration that we’re featuring this time has a figure of overwhelming presence in the background. Enjoy!

Can you even call this "scribbling"!? Drawings tagged under "Scribbling (落描き(書き))"

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever been in a situation where you had nothing better to do and soon found yourself scribbling on a corner of your notebook's page? You were so into it that what was supposed to be a simple doodle was transforming into an epic artwork... Everyone must have scribbled once in their life, but many artworks that have been uploaded on pixiv look way too amazing to be called products of "scribbling". Those who view these illustrations probably agree that these can almost be considered masterpieces and so it's hard to believe that from the point of view of the artists, they never put that much effort into completing these artworks.

Today, we're featuring illustrations that are sure to make you doubt the definition of "scribbling". Enjoy!

Welcomed with open arms by some people ♡ “We call it ‘reward’ around here” Drawings

Sat, 12 May 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Illustrations that some people consider extreme are appreciated by some others as rewards. Those kinds of illustrations are tagged with “We call it ‘reward’ around here” (我々の業界ではご褒美です). Scornful eyes, borderline painful abuse, cracking whips, and pointy heels… If these things make you feel ‘thrilled’ instead of ‘scared’, chances are the people “around there(?)” will welcome you as one of their own!

This time we’re featuring illustrations tagged with “We call it ‘reward’ around here” (我々の業界ではご褒美です). They may be a bit stimulating, but enjoy nevertheless!

The famous painting transformed! "The Last Supper"-themed Drawings

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0900

A scene of Jesus Christ having his last meal, surrounded by his disciples…

The artist Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” is an epic artwork that continues to be praised even hundreds of years after its completion. Many artworks based on “The Last Supper” have been uploaded on pixiv. These illustrations of “The Last Supper” theme depict various characters eating together around a long table, showcasing the artists’ love, time, and skills and inspiring people in a different way compared to the original artwork.

This time, we’re featuring illustrations of “the Last Supper” theme. Enjoy!

What Made It This Way?

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:00:00 +0900

"Doshite Ko Natta (What made it this way?)" is a common phrase used as a tag or comment to describe a situation that confuses you at the first sight. Together with the phrase, an AA used in 2channel online forum is well-known. The illustrations with "Doshite Ko Natta" tag are often ridiculously inventive, hilarious, or even otherworldly and make you laugh. Today's Spotlight is on those funny illustrations. You will find yourself murmuring "What made it this way?".

Ascending Pegasus Mix Mori Hair Style

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0900

"Ascending Pegasus Mix Mori" is an ultimate "Mori gami (heaped and decorated hair)". Long hair is combed back to puff up to stand it up like the horn of unicorn and decorated it with hair accessories and flowers, miscellaneous goods, and even dolls to make this impactful hair style. In fact, when this hair style was originally introduced on a magazine, it shocked Japanese Internet users and caused an uproar. The horn rising high against the gravity looks like Eiffel Tower on a head. Today's Highlight is about illustrations of this towering "Ascending Pegasus Mix Mori"!

I Can't Take It Off!!!

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0900

I can't take it off. What happens if I can't take it off forever? But I think I can take it off... Do you know of the Japanese picture book "Mou Nugenai"...? It means "I Can't Take It Off." It was created by Yomitake Minsuke and is about a small boy who tries and tries... but he can't take off his shirt. In fact, watching him struggle to take off his shirt is so adorable I feel better...! Today's Spotlight is about the frantic characters who are parodying this picture book. Check them out!

Just How Many Heads Tall!?

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0900

Have you see those soccer championships that have the players' shoulders side by side and yet... they're over 10 heads tall!? Well-known soccer manga Captain Tsubasa's author Yōichi Takahashi has drawn an illustration that shows super tall soccer players, starting off this parody meme. They are so many heads tall they are akin to super model height yet they are all supposedly really young! Their team also gives us the topic of Blue Samurai... pixiv has all their parodies here. Check them out!