I know, right? Imagine if, for example, Tinkle were a dedicated designer. The dresses she made would be magnificent, simply brilliant. And yes, Inugami is also one of my favourite frilly artists, second only to Tinkle (or Tinkerbell as a group). And I think he didn't take the photo by himself -- someone else took it at a convention or some sort. Probably that's it. Can't be bothered to look it up now, haha. I've seen the homepage, and it was definitely Tsurusaki; however, I'm not sure whether other artists took part. Probably Hellrun, but not Ryohka, iirc. The big sister type character, you mean. But yes, I have no problem at all with Tsurusaki. He did very good in Hoshikaka -- I think that's partially thanks to Feng's CG artist(s). And eden* is very nice. The H isn't necessary, though; good thing they separated it from the main game. Sion is ;_; and Lavinia is <3 I remember confusing Suzuhira and Nanao with someone else. Due to Nanao's affiliation with the Da Capo series, I used to mix her up with the two other artists, Tanihara Natsuki and Kayura Yuka. I can differentiate them just fine now, though. Takahiro and Ryohka are pretty easy to differentiate too. If you mean confusing Karory with Kagome, I can understand. Yeah, Supreme Candy featured multiple artists, including Korie and Inugami. Forgot if there was any other. Inugami also did Terebi no Kieta Hi, iirc. An even older game. Is there anyone currently translating Supreme Candy and Himanatsu, though? I understand what you mean; I myself prioritise artwork above pretty much anything. Especially if it's a moege. There are many more artists (and therefore affiliated companies/ciircles) that I like, of course. For example, how about Kiseri Momokoto in Hyperiyon and Motomiya Mitsuki (runs Frac) in Hooksoft. She's drawing their newest game, Priministar.
Never mind. Oh, that's amazing!!! But you know you can imagine easily that their wonderful dresses drawn and make them real. There will be huge amount of fantastic clothes they made(and I particularly like the clothes which drawn by Inugami!). BTW, can you ask your friend how he/she took the photos of the dresses~? If yes, ty so much!! Hmm...If you said after AA, I guess it's Chiisana Kanojo no Sayokyoku. Tsurusaki Takahiro took part in two chars(I trust my eyes). Or there are some others 'hidden' galges besides?(Maybe Hgame etc.) But I think Tsurusaki Takahiro is also a great illustr, maybe because in Hoshikaka she drew おねえ(I don't know how to say in Eng XP)! Actually, I also haven't played much VNs. I just played Eden*, a very good and famous galge of minori. And a not generally known VN - Katahane. Most of what I played are AVGs. Yeah, agree with you. Inugami's one of the illustrs easiest to recognize, and Korie, Suzuhira, Nanao etc. also. And I think I can distinguish the difference between Ryohka and Tsurusaki Takahiro, still an easy one. But some artists, like Karory, that I always be confused. And other illustrs that I've just seen once or twice I'd have a bare memory, but I always don't know their names. Besides Himawari no Kyoukai, Inugami also joined the artwork of Supreme Candy, ...maybe an 'old' galge of Makura, 5 years ago. About 2 to 3 chars are her works. I'm waiting for translations complete(Both Himawari no Kyoukai and Supreme Candy)! Basically I'd try playing galges referring to the good painting styles, who(the artists) play a role in artwork, and the companies, and sometimes the 'types' of the galges. Hmm...I think Makura, a good choice, and minori, feng , Navel, CUFF, Sphere, CUBE etc. ...many that release good games. What I mentioned above, I mean galges, are brilliant and recommended. Mostly if it is good-painting galge I'd play, but if those favorite artists involved would prefer!! And I think there will be more you've played~~
Sorry for the late reply; been busy. Finally got more free time. Yesh. My friend once remarked that most illustr ators would be extraordinary fashion designers if they would start. I completely agree. Indeed, the clothes they make in their illustrations are more than the average stuff you find everyday. And you're welcome~ From Feng, yes, but I forgot what the complete title is. Not AA, but the one after that, I think. AA still had Ryohka, if I'm not mistaken; this one has Tsurusaki Takahiro as the primary illustrator and maybe some more Ryohka lookalikes (like Hellrun), but not Ryohka herself. I myself haven't been playing visual novels, though. Yep, most of what I like are eroge illustrators. Most have totally unique drawing styles (like Inugami) that I can instantly recognise them the moment I see them. Some have styles similar to others. For example, Ryohka and Tsurusaki Takahiro; Yuuki Hagure and Tomose Shunsaku; Kobuichi and Muririn, etc. But yeah, Inugami is still number one in my heart. I've played quite a bunch of galge, although I haven't been playing any for a while. Let's see, how about games by Makura, since that's where Inugami works? They released Himawari no Kyoukai to Nagai Natsuyasumi a couple months ago, although Inugami only drew one character (the rest were Motoyon). I'd also recommend Alcot games (e.g. Naka no Hito nado Inai, Onigokko), as they have good comedy. Not sure what kind of galge you like, though.
Waaaa, the dress designed by Izumi Tsubasu is so beautiful!!!! It seems I've heard something about Izumi Tsubasu designed dresses before, but it is the first time I watch this real stuff. I can't help but focusing on the dress. Thanks for sharing such a great photo!! You said the new Hoshikaka... I'm sorry but did you mean AA or some other games(maybe ちいさな彼女の小夜曲??) from feng, or just I really don't know there's recently a new continuation of Hoshikaka? If so let me check it out. I'm really busy so I have no time to keep an eye on ACGs. But anyway, even if she didn't take part in Hoshikaka, there're lots of ways to find her trails besides games, like light novel. When I searched the names of what you listed, I always found the games they're participating in. And I knew oh, I've seen them before. I think I starting recognizing the artists by games!!(And of course for some special/favorite artists they are exceptions.) You're right. There're really countless fantastic artists in Japan. I wonder why they could think of drawing in such ways. xD So I will have plenty of choices to choose to read, to play, to appreciate. But no matter what, the most adorable artist must be Inugami!!! xp BTW, we may talk about something else. What galgames have you played? Maybe we can recommend some to each other. Or if not games, others are also welcome!! ^^
Eh, that's just a few, really. It's hard for me to choose just a few "favourites," because I just like too many. Yeah, Ryohka's one of my all-time favourites too. Too bad she's not doing the new Hoshikaka from Feng, though. The new illustrator for that one will be Tsurusaki Takahiro, iirc. (He also runs the doujin circle "Private Garden.") Ah, I was having a similar conversation with someone who also loves Izumi Tsubasu. Have you ever seen this dress (among possibly others) Izumi designed? Spoiler: Korie is lovely too; her characters are so cute. And yeah I forgot Nanao. There's also Chikotam, Kayura Yuka, Tenmaso, Kishida Mel, Nagi Ryou, Kiseri Momokoto, Karory, Anapom... why are there so many good artists?! That's not counting the ones on Pixiv whose names I often forget!
Wow, really vast range of favorite artists!!! Many I've just seen one or two times without knowing their names!! And of course, many of them do quite well in artworks. (I saw Ryohka!! I love her works very much, too. At least she participated in painting in one of my favorite games!!) Besides those I've mentioned, I think Izumi Tsubasu and Korie Riko are also my beloved artists!!! I have some artbooks of Inugami, Korie and Nanao!!! They've all done good jobs on painting.
Ah, Suzuhira used to be my favourite artist, though I then got bored of her artwork. With her recent style though, particulary with Sakura Bitmap and Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou, I've grown fond of her again. As about Nanao, she's still one of my all-time favourites. Nice choice~ Me, um, a lot. Let me spell some names I can remember on top of my head: Ryohka, Himukai Kyousuke, Kobuichi, Muririn, Aka Ringo, Motomiya Mitsuki, Mikagami Mamizu, Tenmu Shinryuusai, Poco, Shibano Kaitou... and many more!
Um... Suzuhira Hiro, Nanao Naru... And you~?
So, do you like any other artists besides Inugami?
