The creative world of Japanese digital art and 3D animation is filled with remarkable talent and creativity. With their unique blend of traditional and modern styles, these creative influencers wow audiences and push the boundaries of their craft. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 famous Japanese digital artists and 3D animators who are making waves in the industry, including those who have collaborated with brands. From anime-inspired illustrations to hyper-detailed sci-fi creations, Japan has a history of producing extraordinary contemporary artists.
Top 10 Japanese Digital Artists and 3D Animators 2025
Goro Fujita
Instagram: 428K followers
With over 15 years of international experience, Goro made large contributions to projects such as Kung Fu Panda 2 and Madagascar 3 at DreamWorks, developed a VR painting tool called Quill at Oculus, and art-directed the Emmy-winning VR experience, “Henry”. Goro’s discovery of the magic of drawing in 3D virtual worlds led him to become a VR pioneer, sharing daily “Quillustrations” with his nearly one million Facebook followers, showcasing the remarkable possibilities of this medium.
nagafujiriku
Instagram: 329K followers
Nagafujiriku is a Hokkaido-based video creator specializing in 3DCG production. He is part of the VFX artist collective “UNDEFINED” and works across various fields, including commercials, music videos, and corporate advertisements. Self-taught in video production, Nagafujiriku received an award at the 2019 GEMSTONE Creators Audition. On social media, he shares his independent projects, which find applications in diverse areas such as games, anime, video production, and architecture
Wanoco 4D
Instagram: 321K followers
If it’s 3D or 4D inspiration you’re after, and you like cars and fighter planes in particular, Wanoco 4D would be a highly recommended follow. As a highly skilled Blender artist, Wanoco balances her time between her artwork and studying mechanical engineering at Kyoto University. With more than 300K followers on Instagram, it’s evident that her posts, which immerse viewers into a futuristic sci-fi world and include brief clips of her creative process, have struck a chord with her audience.
Mai Yoneyama
Instagram: 265K followers
Starting her career in the predominantly male-dominated animation industry, Mai was determined not to be underestimated due to her gender. A recurring theme in her work is embracing adversity and confidence in one’s choices, as seen in the emotive expressions and vibrant colours in her close-up art pieces. Mai’s remarkable illustrations were showcased in her second solo exhibition in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Wataboku
Instagram: 251K followers
Wataboku began his creative career while simultaneously being an office worker and in a band. In Japanese, “Watashi” and “Boku” are the different forms of “I” but after focusing on his art, he merged these distinct formal and casual pronouns into one. Wataboku has gained international recognition for his imaginary character “SAI” which means “life”, and has led to exhibitions across Asia. We’ll leave you to appreciate this glitchy piece of his where nothing is as it first appears!
Mika Pikazo
Instagram: 159K followers
Mika Pikazo is a Tokyo-born illustrator known for her vibrant colors and captivating character designs. Her notable works include designing the popular VTuber Kaguya Luna, featuring her signature vivid color palette. In addition to illustration, she is active in a wide range of fields, contributing to apparel and merchandise design and live stage production for the brand Beyond The Moon. Her solo exhibition at the end of 2022 attracted around 20,000 visitors and showcased her diverse creative expressions, including not only illustrations but also animations and immersive installations that transform entire spaces into artwork.
Ruloa
Instagram: 121K followers
Rolua is a versatile artist active in various fields, including character design and MV illustrations. He is highly acclaimed for her unique style, which blends decadent and aesthetic worldviews. His notable works include MV illustrations for Giga and character designs for action RPGs.
In his solo exhibition, she showcased works centered around two themes: “the real world” and “the world of dreams,” presenting pieces with a distinctive narrative depth. Rolua’s illustrations captivate audiences by evoking a sense of a broader world and story beyond the image itself. He takes pride in balancing visual intrigue with rich storytelling in his creations.
Hirokazu Yokohara
Instagram: 59K followers
Hirokazu is nothing short of a perfectionist and has produced some phenomenal work, including the face of virtual artist te’resa, whose 3rd music video, “Youthful Strangers”, received over 1.3 million views on YouTube. His abilities for concept design and hyper-realistic 3D visualisations have secured him work with household names such as Subaru, Sony, and Nintendo, to name just a few, and it’s easy to understand why once you’ve seen his mesmerizing and lifelike 3D models.
Yuuki Morita
Instagram: 32K followers
Ingenious is an adjective often used to describe Yuuki’s work, which has an underlying theme to connect with “the God who dwells in all things”. His ability to create sculptures and 3D digital works while weaving in traditional techniques has led to collaborations with Legendary Pictures, NHK, Game Freak and Kenzo. Yuuki is producing NFT art, such as his distinctive “Thinking Man” and “Python” pieces, giving art lovers the chance to buy them on NFT app Foundation.
Esuthio
Instagram: 25K followers
If you were captivated by fantasy or dystopian tales as a child, you might find yourself drawn to the work of Japanese graphic designer Esuthio. His portfolio is filled with creations that can be described as gothic sci-fi androids and mythical creatures equipped with all sorts of unique weapons, showcasing a strikingly dystopian sci-fi aesthetic. Esuthio’s work is characterized by its vivid contrast between mechanical designs that feel almost alive and the richly decayed worlds they inhabit.
Working with Japanese creative artists
Collaborating with Japanese creative artists on marketing campaigns offers a valuable opportunity for brands. Their unique blend of traditional and contemporary art is rooted in their culture and history. Art in Japan often features minimalism, organic forms, and nature, as well as concepts like mono no aware, emphasizing awareness of life’s transience. By using tools like Cinema4D, Blender, Procreate and Adobe products (such as Photoshop and Illustrator), they can help create your vision. Working with unique Japanese artists can result in a fusion of styles that elevates your projects to new heights.
We hope the Japanese artists in this article have provided you with inspiration, and please feel free to comment on the art you’ve seen! In future posts, we’ll be covering more Japanese digital artists and featuring those creating NFT art.
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