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PROFILE

Masaharu Ohsuga

 

  • Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976

  • Completed graduate studies in Oil Painting at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (now Tokyo University of the Arts), 2000

  • Freelance illustrator since 2003

  • Based in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Professional Affiliations

I specialize in modern interpretations of ukiyo-e and Japanese-inspired illustration, creating artwork tailored to each client's objectives across advertising, television, publishing, and digital media.

Media & Techniques

  • Digital illustration created using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

  • Hand-drawn pencil and watercolor

Awards

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.

"Annual Report 2018" - Received Best of Show at the 2018 International ARC Awards.
https://www.nissin.com/jp/company/news/11955/
"VALUE CREATION BOOK" won Best of Show at the 2023 International ARC Awards.

https://www.nissin.com/jp/company/news/8256/?

 

Selected Clients & Major Illustration Projects

Netflix, Inc.

  • Netflix series “Jigoku ni Ochiru wa yo” — Main Visual and Motion Animation for Large-Scale Outdoor Advertisements at Shibuya and Osaka Umeda Stations

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.

  • “2018 Annual Report”

  • “VALUE CREATION BOOK”

  • “Japan Noodles Trio” — CUP NOODLES (Matcha), U.F.O. (Plum & Kelp Tea), and Donbei (Sukiyaki) — 3 varieties

  • UK CUP NOODLES — Beef, Chicken, Seafood & Tonkotsu — 4 varieties

  • Hong Kong Demae Iccho — 2 varieties

  • Nissin Men Shokunin — Tohoku Limited Edition Festival Packaging — 6 varieties

  • Local CUP NOODLE Mini — Tonkotsu Flavor

  • CUP NOODLE Tonkotsu Flavor — Singapore Edition

The Pokémon Company

  • “Pokémon GO” — “Battle Zue” and “Asobi no Zu” — Ukiyo-e-inspired promotional illustrations for the Asakusa Route Hakkeshō campaign, featured on advertising trucks

Toyota Motor Corporation

  • “LEXUS Ukiyo-e” — Magazine Advertisement

Sony Music Labels Inc.

  • Damian Hamada's Creatures — Main Artwork for “Makai Bijutsukan” and “Unmei no Shihai-sha” album covers

  • Tatsuro Yamashita — RCA/AIR YEARS Vinyl Collection Teaser Visuals

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

  • “Skyline” Sponsor Banners (Kensho-maku) for Grand Sumo Tournaments — 14 designs

Meiji Co., Ltd.

  • “Meiji Nama no Toki” TV Commercial — Ukiyo-e-style Illustrations

ITO EN, LTD.

  • “Oi Ocha” TV Commercial and Outdoor Advertising Campaign — “Into the World”

ITOCHU Corporation

  • Benchu 150th Anniversary Newspaper Advertisement

All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA)

  • ANA In-flight Safety Video Illustrations

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

  • “Tokyo Tokyo 2025” Advertising Campaign

Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.

  • “Asahi Oishii Mizu Fujisan” Bottled Water Package Artwork — 3 designs

L'Arc-en-Ciel

  • LIVE 2018 L'ArChristmas Official Concert Merchandise Artwork

RIZAP Group, Inc.

  • “RIZAP Jigoku-Ezu” (“Hell Scroll”) — Giant Wall Advertisement at Shinjuku Metro Promenade

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL)

  • “JAL + oneworld” Advertising Campaign

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

  • “Koten Zekkei NAVI” Campaign Artwork — 32 illustrations

Morinaga & Co., Ltd.

  • “Choco Monaka Jumbo” Advertising Artwork

Momoya Co., Ltd.

  • “Shio Dashi Tsuyu” TV Commercial — Ukiyo-e Edition

  • Washington Hotel 50th Anniversary Tie-in Campaign — Retro-style Illustrations

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

  • TV Program Title Designs and Background Artwork for Drama Series — Multiple Projects

SEGA CORPORATION

  • “Quest of D” Trading Card Illustrations — 135 illustrations

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

  • “D-room” Rental Housing Promotional Campaign

Akita Meijo Co., Ltd.

  • “Bishu Ranman” TV Commercial and Magazine Advertisements — 19 illustrations

Fuji-Q Highland

  • “Fuji Airways” Attraction Booth Illustrations

  • “Tentekomai” Website Visuals

SHOGAKUKAN Inc.

  • Cover Illustrations for “The Strongest Cabinet,” “The Strongest Minister,” and “The Strongest Cabinet Member” series

KODANSHA Ltd.

  • Cover and Interior Illustrations for “Tales of SDGs: Treehouse Wind”

  • Cover and Interior Illustrations for “Tales of Science: Forever with Ricky”

Kairyudo Publishing Co., Ltd.

  • Ministry-approved Arts and Crafts Textbooks for Elementary School, Grades 1–6 (2011–present)

  • Supplementary Educational Materials — Multiple Projects

Japan Bakery Marketing Co., Ltd.

  • Illustrations for 31 Specialty Bakery Stores

Nagaoka Hanabi Museum

  • Main Visuals and Display Illustrations for Nagaoka Fireworks Museum

Hakujyuji Co., Ltd.

  • “Koshi Card Belt” Product Advertisements — 3 designs

Japan Racing Association (JRA)

  • 2018 Arima Kinen Campaign Artwork

TOWER RECORDS JAPAN INC.

  • “FISTBUMP” Live Event Promotional Posters

Hamamatsu City

  • Official Character Posters featuring Ieyasu-kun and Naotora-chan

Plus numerous other commercially published projects.

Ukiyo-e illustrator Masaharu Osuga

© 2016 illustrator-ohsuga. All rights reserved.

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