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Former Member of SNK’s Samurai Shodown Team

Notable Works:
Samurai Shodown Series (SNK)
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium (SNK)
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance / Radiant Dawn (Nintendo / Intelligent Systems)
Fire Emblem Cipher (Nintendo / Intelligent Systems)
Fire Emblem Heroes (Nintendo / Intelligent Systems)

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Former SNK Illustrator

Eiji Shiroi contributed to the visual design of iconic series such as Fatal Fury and Samurai Shodown.
After working as a historical drama manga artist, Shiroi now focuses on nurturing the next generation of creators. He is frequently invited to international conventions and actively participates in domestic events and gallery exhibitions. Currently, Shiroi channels his creativity into designing whimsical characters featuring adventurous cats, earning the playful moniker "Maonu."

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Former SNK Illustrator

Hiroaki made significant contributions to the visual design of renowned series such as Fatal Fury, BURIKI ONE, and The King of Fighters.
Currently, Hiroaki continues to captivate fans by creating illustrations across a wide range of genres. In 2013, he was appointed as a Cultural Tourism Ambassador for his hometown, Marugame City, in Kagawa Prefecture.

Notable Works:
Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
SOUL CALIBUR VI (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
STREET FIGHTER V& 6 (Capcom)
STREET FIGHTER IV Series (Capcom)
STREET FIGHTER X Tekken (Capcom)

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Illustrator and Character Designer
Sayaka Kato is an accomplished illustrator and character designer specializing in character illustrations across various mediums, including games, anime, books, and merchandise.

Notable Works:
Character Design for the anime Saikyo Kamizmode!
Illustrations for the arcade game Lord of Vermilion.

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CEO of GODTAIL Inc.
GODTAIL is a multifaceted creator specializing in illustration, character design, manga, and video production.

Notable Works:
Concept art for TBS's Lincoln
Production of Zakkuri TV for au
Production of Nissin's Chicken Ramen Butter Corn commercial
Animation for Yumi Matsutoya's music video Shinkai no Machi
Design contributions for Pokémon BDSP (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
Music video production for singer-songwriter tuki's Love Expiration Date (Ai no Shoumi Kigen)
Cover art for MARVEL Comics
Discover more works on GODTAIL's official website.

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Manga Artist, Illustrator, and Character Designer
With a portfolio spanning video game anthologies and novel illustrations, she is perhaps best known as the designer of Nijisanji’s popular virtual liver, Suzuki Masaru.

Notable Works:
Manga series Sengoku Hime: Princess of War Master
Character design for Nijisanji’s Suzuki Masaru

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Manga Artist
Rensuke Oshikiri made his debut in Young Magazine with Masashi!! Ushiro da!!. He is known for numerous acclaimed works, including Misumisou, Pico Pico Shonen, Yuyami Tokkoutai, High Score Girl, and Identity of the Narrow World.

Ongoing Works:
High Score Girl DASH (Serialized in Monthly Big Gangan)
Ononoke! Kwaidan Club (Serialized in KWAI & yoo)

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Manga Artist and Character Designer
Hitoshi Ariga began his career in the gaming industry, where he honed his skills in pixel art, character design, and strategy guide illustrations. He is best known for his work on the Mega Man Megamix manga series and his design contributions to the Pokémon series.
Notable Works:
Mega Man Megamix manga series
Character design for the Pokémon series
Youkai Torimonochou series

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Illustrator
Eisyun Fujii is a renowned illustrator known for his mastery of fantasy and monster-themed artwork. His diverse portfolio includes illustrations for TRPGs, card games, novels, and manga. In addition to his creative work, Fujii shares his expertise as a technical advisor, supervising character drawing technique books and serving as a lecturer at a vocational school.
Notable Works:
Seikoku Gunryuden manga series
Illustrations for the Battle Spirits card game series

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Samurai Gumi was an official development team established and operated by the creators behind Samurai Shodown (1986). Though the team is no longer active, it played a significant role in shaping the series' visual identity, with renowned illustrator Senri Kita as one of its key members.

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Illustrator
Hajime Machida is an acclaimed illustrator celebrated for his stunningly detailed and immersive artwork. His creative contributions span magazines, video games, and image illustrations for music bands. Machida’s talent has gained international recognition, with his works featured in British fashion magazines and Turkish web magazines.
Notable Works:
Illustrations for the arcade games Eiketsu Taisen
Illustrations for Sengoku Taisen

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Former SNK Illustrator
Nao Q made a significant mark on the Neo Geo series, contributing to the design of nearly all title logos and various graphic assets across its iconic games. Currently working under the name "naohisaq", Nao Q remains deeply engaged in the art world.
Driven by a lifelong passion for motorcycles, Nao Q now creates illustrations for internationally renowned riders and motorsport organizations.

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Former SNK Illustrator
Shinkiro, one of SNK's most iconic illustrators, was responsible for the main visuals of beloved series such as Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, and The King of Fighters (KOF).
Until around 1998, Shinkiro's artwork was hand-drawn, featuring a strikingly realistic style that continues to captivate visitors at SNK's headquarters showroom to this day.