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Recently, we interviewed Yahata Aya, a TOM creator with a fondness for cute girls with animal ears. Read on for the interview!
Creator Introduction
- Name: Yahata Aya
- Experience: When I was six, I started drawing with pens and ink. In 2006, my first submission was published in SS magazine (Asukashinsha Publishing). In 2011, I was in charge of illustrations for the book “Kyutei Shijin ni Sasageru Hitosara” written by Naruha Shiina and published by Shueisha Cobalt Bunko. Now, I am currently a neet.
- Creator's Mypage: http://otakumode.com/yahata
TOM: How did you get into drawing?
Yahata: I first decided I wanted to try drawing due to a message in Eriko Ono’s manga Miiko Desu! that said “Manga is a medium in which you can draw humans!” A long time ago, I used to think that the drawings were done by machines (haha). Back in middle school, I began drawing characters with kemomimi (animal ears).
TOM: How do you create your work?
Yahata: I usually draw using Photoshop and Sai on my computer.
TOM: How often do you create new work?
Yahata: My pace is a bit slow. In one year, I create about 50 works.
TOM: Could you tell us about your specialty?
Yahata: My specialty, or rather what I am dedicated to, is creating work within the realm of “moe illustrations.” When I stray from that, I don’t know why, but all I draw is strange creatures. When it comes to kemomimi, it’s not an obsession, but rather a necessary nourishment that I would die without drawing!
TOM: What do you want to draw in the future?
Yahata: If I can just draw lots of pictures of characters with fox and wolf ears, I’ll be happy!
TOM: What would you like to say to TOM’s worldwide fanbase?
Yahata: Huh, a comment from unintelligible me to the world!? That’s tough...um, kemomimi are wonderful things, so everyone please have a look. I am very happy every day to experience this burning passion! Let’s spread kemomimi to the world. ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧
Check out our picture collection of the talented Yahata Aya, and don’t forget to SUKI her! Keep it here for even more interviews with some of the most prominent creators in the otaku world!
TOM Portfolio Page:
http://otakumode.com/yahata
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.
