Sakura Ito
@sakuraito
Anime illustration & manga — from Osaka, Japan. Exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes footage, and subscriber-only content.
March 21, 2026
Osaka, Japan
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Ink wash technique inspired by traditional sumi-e painting. Old meets new.

Dotonbori at night is pure visual reference material. Neon, rain, reflections.

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Convention prep: Printing 200 art prints and designing my table layout.

Thank you for 5K subscribers! Special wallpaper pack available today only.

Tutorial: How I draw expressive anime eyes. The iris reflection technique changes everything.

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Speed paint video: Full illustration in 45 minutes. Real-time for subscribers.

Work in progress. This piece has been fighting me all week but I think we're finally friends.

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Copic marker vs. digital coloring comparison. Side by side on the same line art.

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The creative block was real this month. Here's what got me through it.

Osaka street sketching today. Capturing the energy of Shinsekai district.

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