Irasutoya: the best-known illustrator in Japan, that you’ve probably never heard of

10 comments

1. I used their illustrations a lot for my powerpoints, there’s almost always something suitable.

   Also pretty sure you’ve seen them at least once, they are basically synonymous for a japanese clipart.

2. Except for ALTs and Japan YouTubers

3. I‘ve always wondered who makes those. Literally everyone uses them from Youtubers to the city hall

4. Thanks for sharing, I’ve seen those pictures a lot and always kinda wondered where they were coming from!

5. Before the advent of AI, their free strategy was a big success. What was impressive was that, even though this was before the arrival of AI, professional illustrators were furious that their jobs were being taken away. That’s how high the adoption rate was.

6. Thank you for sharing this.

   I’ve developed a fondness towards Irasutoya and have been using the images there for most of my presentations.

7. I used their illustrations on my storybook for a uni project last semester and they have almost all actions drawn.

8. Used to use it a lot and then AI happened.

9. never heard of? buddy they carry my presentations for my English classes lol

10. I’m learning Japanese and I use Anki, many decks have these illustrations
    Really cute and nice