About me
Hello! I'm Sayukichi, a Japanese illustrator specializing in educational materials, manga, and character design. I have worked on children's books, school textbooks, and government projects in Japan, as well as with international clients for event illustrations and private commissions.
What I can do
- Educational illustrations & learning manga
- Advertising & promotional manga
- Character design (with turnaround sheets & expression sheets)
- Book cover & interior illustrations
- Video / animation illustrations
- Monochrome & 2-color (2C) illustrations
Two ways to commission
Skeb — Casual requests
For personal character commissions with no draft review process.
- No rough sketch check
- PSD file with separated layers
- Lower price range
- R18 not accepted
Direct — Professional work
For commercial projects requiring draft checks, revisions, or specific file formats.
- Rough sketch check & revisions
- Suitable for commercial use
- Layered PSD available
- Full payment in advance
Commission flow (Direct)
Contact
Send your request via the contact form. Please include: type of work, purpose, desired deadline, and budget.
Briefing & Quote
I'll ask a few questions and send you a quote based on the details.
Agreement & Payment
Once you agree to the quote, please complete the upfront payment. Production starts after payment is confirmed.
Rough Draft & Character Design Review
I'll send a rough draft for your review. Please share all feedback at this stage.
Final Production
After approval of the rough draft, I'll proceed with the final artwork.
Delivery & Final Payment
Final files will be delivered. Remaining balance is due upon delivery confirmation.
Revisions
- Up to 2 free revisions at the rough draft stage.
- Additional revisions from the 3rd round will incur an extra fee.
- Minor adjustments (e.g. color tweaks) are included in the base price.
- Major revisions requiring a full redraw are subject to additional charges.
Copyright & Usage
- Copyright remains with the artist (Sayukichi).
- Usage is permitted for the purpose and media agreed upon at the time of the commission.
- Use in a 3rd or additional media requires a separate licensing fee.
- Copyright transfer and secondary use are available upon request (additional fee applies).
- Using the artwork as AI training data is strictly prohibited.
Payment
New clients
Full payment in advance is required for first-time clients. Payment via PayPal or bank transfer.
Returning clients
50% upfront, 50% on delivery for clients with an established working relationship.
Not accepted
- Adult (R18+) content
- YouTube monetization manga
- Religious or politically motivated content
Ready to work together? Feel free to reach out!
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