I am a concept art/creative artist based in Nagano, Japan. I specialize in semi-realistic environment design and have been inspired by fairy tales, nobles, and films since I was a child—especially fantasy and adventurous scenes. When I am not working, I watch movies or go plein air painting. My practice blends storytelling and visual mood to create immersive worlds.…

Sakura Obi

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I am a concept art/creative artist based in Nagano, Japan. I specialize in semi-realistic environment design and have been inspired by fairy tales, nobles, and films since I was a child—especially fantasy and adventurous scenes. When I am not working, I watch movies or go plein air painting. My practice blends storytelling and visual mood to create immersive worlds.…

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I am a concept art/creative artist based in Nagano, Japan. I specialize in semi-realistic environment design and have been inspired by fairy tales, nobles, and films since I was a child—especially fantasy and adventurous scenes.

When I am not working, I watch movies or go plein air painting. My practice blends storytelling and visual mood to create immersive worlds.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Initial Design (Upcoming Japanese Game) at Cafe Group Inc., Tokyo, Japan
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Initial design for an upcoming game at Cafe Group Inc. (Tokyo, Japan).
Initial Design (Interactive exhibition) at Cafe Group Inc., Tokyo, Japan
April 1, 2026 - Present
Initial design for an upcoming interactive exhibition at Cafe Group Inc. (Tokyo, Japan).
Intern (Concept Design) at Cafe Group Inc.
November 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Internship at Cafe Group Inc., contributing to design tasks for ongoing projects.
Freelance Concept Artist at Short 2D animation “Don’t Dodge Life” by Taka Yuki
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Freelance concept art for short animations (e.g., “Don’t Dodge Life” by Taka Yuki). The project was sponsored by an organization names Sofu. https://music-sofu.jp/
Assistant, Art Department for TV series at TV series “SUNNY” by Apple TV(2024)
August 16, 2022 - August 17, 2022
Worked as an assistant in the art department for the TV series “SUNNY” (2024).

Education

Bachelor of Image Arts and Science (3DCG animation) at Ritsumeikan University
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming

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