
Masaharu Ohsuga
Illustrator
PROFILE
Masaharu Ohsuga
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Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976
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Completed graduate studies in Oil Painting at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (now Tokyo University of the Arts), 2000
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Freelance illustrator since 2003
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Based in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Professional Affiliations
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Member, Japan Illustration Association (JILLA)
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Member, Japan Illustrators' Association (JIA)
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
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Digital illustration created using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
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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.
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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.
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“2018 Annual Report”
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“VALUE CREATION BOOK”
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“Japan Noodles Trio” — CUP NOODLES (Matcha), U.F.O. (Plum & Kelp Tea), and Donbei (Sukiyaki) — 3 varieties
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UK CUP NOODLES — Beef, Chicken, Seafood & Tonkotsu — 4 varieties
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Hong Kong Demae Iccho — 2 varieties
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Nissin Men Shokunin — Tohoku Limited Edition Festival Packaging — 6 varieties
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Local CUP NOODLE Mini — Tonkotsu Flavor
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CUP NOODLE Tonkotsu Flavor — Singapore Edition
The Pokémon Company
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“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
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“LEXUS Ukiyo-e” — Magazine Advertisement
Sony Music Labels Inc.
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Damian Hamada's Creatures — Main Artwork for “Makai Bijutsukan” and “Unmei no Shihai-sha” album covers
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Tatsuro Yamashita — RCA/AIR YEARS Vinyl Collection Teaser Visuals
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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“Skyline” Sponsor Banners (Kensho-maku) for Grand Sumo Tournaments — 14 designs
Meiji Co., Ltd.
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“Meiji Nama no Toki” TV Commercial — Ukiyo-e-style Illustrations
ITO EN, LTD.
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“Oi Ocha” TV Commercial and Outdoor Advertising Campaign — “Into the World”
ITOCHU Corporation
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Benchu 150th Anniversary Newspaper Advertisement
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA)
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ANA In-flight Safety Video Illustrations
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
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“Tokyo Tokyo 2025” Advertising Campaign
Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.
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“Asahi Oishii Mizu Fujisan” Bottled Water Package Artwork — 3 designs
L'Arc-en-Ciel
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LIVE 2018 L'ArChristmas Official Concert Merchandise Artwork
RIZAP Group, Inc.
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“RIZAP Jigoku-Ezu” (“Hell Scroll”) — Giant Wall Advertisement at Shinjuku Metro Promenade
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL)
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“JAL + oneworld” Advertising Campaign
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
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“Koten Zekkei NAVI” Campaign Artwork — 32 illustrations
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
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“Choco Monaka Jumbo” Advertising Artwork
Momoya Co., Ltd.
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“Shio Dashi Tsuyu” TV Commercial — Ukiyo-e Edition
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Washington Hotel 50th Anniversary Tie-in Campaign — Retro-style Illustrations
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
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TV Program Title Designs and Background Artwork for Drama Series — Multiple Projects
SEGA CORPORATION
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“Quest of D” Trading Card Illustrations — 135 illustrations
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
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“D-room” Rental Housing Promotional Campaign
Akita Meijo Co., Ltd.
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“Bishu Ranman” TV Commercial and Magazine Advertisements — 19 illustrations
Fuji-Q Highland
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“Fuji Airways” Attraction Booth Illustrations
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“Tentekomai” Website Visuals
SHOGAKUKAN Inc.
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Cover Illustrations for “The Strongest Cabinet,” “The Strongest Minister,” and “The Strongest Cabinet Member” series
KODANSHA Ltd.
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Cover and Interior Illustrations for “Tales of SDGs: Treehouse Wind”
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Cover and Interior Illustrations for “Tales of Science: Forever with Ricky”
Kairyudo Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Ministry-approved Arts and Crafts Textbooks for Elementary School, Grades 1–6 (2011–present)
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Supplementary Educational Materials — Multiple Projects
Japan Bakery Marketing Co., Ltd.
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Illustrations for 31 Specialty Bakery Stores
Nagaoka Hanabi Museum
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Main Visuals and Display Illustrations for Nagaoka Fireworks Museum
Hakujyuji Co., Ltd.
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“Koshi Card Belt” Product Advertisements — 3 designs
Japan Racing Association (JRA)
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2018 Arima Kinen Campaign Artwork
TOWER RECORDS JAPAN INC.
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“FISTBUMP” Live Event Promotional Posters
Hamamatsu City
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Official Character Posters featuring Ieyasu-kun and Naotora-chan
Plus numerous other commercially published projects.