Youtube channel toco toco tv has just released this 15 minute short documentary on the work of famed Japanese character designer/illustrator Akira Yasuda ( nicknamed Akiman ), who has worked on such iconic titles like Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Captain Commando and the anime Turn-A Gundam. The artist talks about his creative journey into the games and animation industry and is well worth a watch –
I’m certainly a fan of Akiman’s art work, more so for his designs in Turn-A Gundam and Darkstalkers rather than Street Fighter, the latter of which has likely bought him the most fame. I highly recommend checking out his art book for Turn-A Gundam. The Street Fighter and Darkstalkers art book also contain a fair bit of his character design work.
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February 3rd, 2018 at 2:31 am
That was awesome! Someone needs to do a documentary on the 90s Capcom art team..would love to hear from Kinu Nishimura and Bengus in particular.
February 4th, 2018 at 2:06 am
Wow! Love Akiman’s work
@Danny That capcom 90s team were awesome.
A documentary can’t come soon enough.
Love Ikeno and Edayan as well.
Bengus was my favourite though.
In the Darkstalkers artbook, Akiman ranks Bengus above both Otomo and Moebius. I wouldn’t rank him that high but that just shows how respected he is.
February 5th, 2018 at 6:38 am
Much agreed, I hope toco toco interviews more artists like Kinu, Ikeno and my fav Shinkiro ! ~
February 24th, 2018 at 4:16 am
Toco toco is such a good channel with high quaility content, i’m happy they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve.