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Hello! I’m a Japanese-American cartoonist and illustrator based in northern New Jersey (just an hour away from New York City). After graduating from the School of Visual Arts with a bachelor’s degree in Cartooning, I began creating and publishing comics for anthologies and platforms such as Level Ground Comics’ The Greatest Hits: A Comic Mixtape, Chidrawgo’s I Like Robots, and The Nib’s Cities issue. I’ve also taken on a wide range of freelance projects as well, including inking an educational comic for Tufts University, illustrating portraits, creating character designs, and more.
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Language
Japanese
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English
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Work Experience
Freelance Cartoonist/Illustrator at Self-Employed
May 15, 2020 - June 26, 2025Creative and self-driven professional with five years of freelance experience in comics, editorial illustration, and children’s publishing. Demonstrated success in self-publishing two comic books, contributing to acclaimed platforms such as The Nib and Shenandoah Literary, and collaborating on diverse freelance projects including inking, portraiture, and children’s book illustration. Additional experience includes editorial work at Papercutz, layout design at News-O-Matic, and comic book retail at Searchlight Comics. Recognized
for strong communication skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
Sales Associate/Streamer at Searchlight Comics
May 9, 2022 - December 20, 2024As a Sales Associate and Streamer on Whatnot, I hosted daily live streams to sell comic books on the
platform, where I was responsible for sorting, organizing inventory, pricing, and creating special deals to
engage customers. My interactive approach helped attract up to 50 viewers per stream and consistently
generate $1,000 in sales daily—twice the average for other streamers.
Editorial Intern at Papercutz
April 4, 2022 - October 31, 2022Assisted the assistant editor in proofreading and editing scripts for children's comics, including Geronimo Stilton and Smurfs. Tasks included translation checks, grammar, editing, and script layout formatting. Provided administrative support with data entry and file organization, ensuring all comic projects were delivered on time.
Freelance Comic Artist and Illustrator at Self-Employed (Remote)
May 1, 2020 - PresentCreated comics, illustrations, and character designs for clients including Stellar Teacher, The Nib, and Tufts University. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Clip Studio Paint for digital comics and illustrations; experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace for administrative tasks such as tracking invoices and inventory. Consistently received positive feedback and commendations from clients for high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
Sales Associate and Quality Inspector at Searchlight Comics
December 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Hosted daily live streams on Whatnot, specializing in selling comic books and graphic novels, and consistently generated $1,000 in daily sales, achieving twice the average sales of other streamers. Attracted up to 50 views per live stream and maintained strong customer relationships, earning over 5-star reviews for excellent service. Organized and prepared up to 500 comic books daily for sale with efficient stock management and organization, and inspected vintage comics (Gold Age, 1940s-1950s) for damage to ensure quality for sale.
Editorial Intern (Remote) at Papercutz
October 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025Assisted the assistant editor in proofreading and editing scripts for children's comics, including Geronimo Stilton and Smurfs, ensuring punctual and high-quality content. Assisted with script layout formatting to ensure proper presentation and organization of content. Provided administrative support with data entry and file organization, ensuring all comic projects were delivered on time.
Graphic Design Intern at News-O-Matic
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Designed 30+ articles for a children's newspaper; assisted art director with article designs, logos, files, editing, etc.
Freelance Comic Artist and Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
May 1, 2020 - PresentCreated comics, illustrations, and character designs for clients including Stellar Teacher, The Nib, and Tufts University. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Clip Studio Paint; handled administrative tasks with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Consistently received positive client feedback for high-quality work and on-time delivery.
Sales Associate and Quality Inspector at Searchlight Comics
December 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Hosted live streams on Whatnot and achieved approximately $1,000 in daily sales, maintaining strong customer relationships and earning high ratings. Inspected vintage comics for damage and maintained stock organization.
Editorial Intern at Papercutz
October 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025Edited and proofread children’s comics, assisted with layout, and ensured timely delivery of content. Provided administrative support with data entry and file organization.
Graphic Design Intern at News-O-Matic
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Designed 30+ articles for children’s newspaper, assisted art director with article design, logos, and editing.
Freelance Comic Artist and Illustrator
May 1, 2020 - PresentCreated comics, illustrations, and character designs for clients including Stellar Teacher, The Nib, and Tufts University. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Clip Studio Paint for digital comics and illustrations; skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace for administrative tasks such as tracking invoices and managing inventory. Consistently received positive feedback and commendations for high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
Sales Associate and Quality Inspector at Searchlight Comics
December 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Hosted daily live streams on WhatNot, specializing in selling comic books and graphic novels; generated around $1,000 in daily sales, twice the average of other streamers. Attracted up to 50 views per livestream and maintained strong customer relationships, earning multiple 5-star reviews for excellent service. Organized and prepared up to 500 comic books daily for sale, maintaining efficient stock management. Inspected vintage comics (Gold Age, 1940s–1950s) for damage to ensure quality for sale.
Editorial Intern at Papercutz
October 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025Assisted the assistant editor in proofreading and editing scripts for children's comics, including Geronimo Stilton and Smurfs, ensuring punctual and high-quality content. Assisted with script layout formatting to ensure proper presentation and organization of content. Provided administrative support with data entry and file organization, ensuring all comic projects were delivered on time.
Graphic Design Intern at News-O-Matic
August 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Designed 30+ articles for a children's newspaper; assisted art director with article designs, logos, files, and editing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Cartooning at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cartooning at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cartooning at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cartooning at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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