Yoshimoto Kogyo has many comedians and artists with diverse artistic talents in addition to comedy.
We hold solo exhibitions, participate in events, communicate through the media, and engage in activities to bring smiles to the world through art!
You can now order and purchase works (high-definition Reproduction original paintings) by these "art comedians" affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo on KANAPro MARKET β!
*These are rare works that are only available at the online shop "KANAPro MARKET β"!
Here are some of these wonderful works!
Many famous art entertainers are scheduled to appear, so please look forward to future developments!
Introducing artists releasing in the February 2024 period!
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Suguru Artist
- Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. An illustrator affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. After graduating from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Chuo University, he worked at Yokohama City Hall for one year before entering NSC (Yoshimoto Comprehensive Entertainment Academy). After graduating from NSC, he worked in comedy at a theater for two years, then moved his base to SNS and continued to post one-panel manga that is completed with one picture every day. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he started "telework caricatures", drawing caricatures while video calling on Zoom, and has currently drawn caricatures of over 3,000 people. As an illustrator, he works on book covers, corporate packaging, character and goods designs, etc. His books include "1 Second to Heart-Pound! Hohobono The World" (Takarajimasha) and "Healed with One Page a Day 366 Days with Yaaneko" (Yoshimoto Books). In July 2023, he held his first solo exhibition, "May the World Be More Heartwarming Exhibition," in Daikanyama, Tokyo.
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PISTJAM
- Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1978. After graduating from Keio University, he entered Yoshimoto Kogyo's training school (Tokyo NSC 7th class). He debuted in April 2002. After several comedy duos such as "Masterpiece" and "One Drop" with Koga Ken, he became a solo comedian. While working as a comedian, he also engages in creative activities as a writer and artist. He creates kamaboko board art by drawing illustrations on kamaboko boards, stickers, canvas works, blackboard works, and window works. He also designs logos and goods for companies and artists. In October 2022, he published the essay "Do I have to continue being a comedian with so many part-time jobs?" (Shinchosha). In March 2023, he held his first solo exhibition at Daikanyama "Monkey Gallery". He is an active member of the unit "Daiichi Geinin Bungeibu" led by Matayoshi Naoki, and publishes the literary magazine "Daiichi Geinin Bungeibu". He is the MC of Amazon Audible's "Hon no Jikan".