I recall an interview where Nishimura mentioned that she originally wanted to be a mangaka. Which makes sense when you look at her art. While her peers have great technical skill their storytelling tends to be weaker. It seems like that mangaka side of her never truly went away since every illustration looks like something from a manga.
something very special about the late 90s early 00s art of street fighter and capcom in general and she is a huge part of it. whenever i feel down about my art or feel uninspired, i look at sf art from that era and feel my soul singing. my absolute favorite art to look at and aspire to
Exactly! I think it's really healthy to have one or a couple of artist that truly lift us up. That's also why I have an ever growing artbook collection, I put some music on and just take the them out of my closet and skim through them, which is always a delight to do so.
Nishimura Kinu and Kojima Ayami, along with Takahashi Rumiko, the CLAMP female founders (Nanase, whom I met online by chance back in 2000, ultimately gave me a job offer as an apprentice artist! Sadly, my family did not support me, so I gave up drawing for 20+ years until last year) all are some of my favourite female artists of all times! Very influential on my own art journey that I am pursuing once again in my old age (43), to realise a dream of making comics and other art. I adore their works as much (sometimes more!) than my favourite male artists.
Very compelling story with great reference artist to look up too. It's a shame that your family didn't support you at such a big opportunity. But indeed, in this day and age its possible to do your own thing. Go for it 100%
@@GameArts1 Thank you kindly for the reply! It was a unique time in history, even internet history, I met Ms. Nanase in a Yahoo! Chat room by chance. We shared some interests in anime choices (her favourite anime was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind) and upon learning I was an aspiring artist, offered to accept my portfolio if I could make it to GirlCon (Girls-only anime convention in Connecticut, summer of 2000).... To which, a friend and classmate at the time in IT school offered to drive me up there..... DRESSED AS A SAILOR SCOUT. Hoo boy! You've not seen horror until you've seen a 6'2" Irish male with hairy-as-a-bear arms and legs in a seifuku. Previously, I'd also befriended two other Japanese natives, one of whom I am still good friends with till today and was working for Squaresoft (prior to the Squaresoft + Enix merger) as the Japanese-to-English Localizer. His name appears in end credits to some of the biggest Square games of the day (Final Fantasy), though the funniest story of friendship I have is when he worked on The Bouncer (PS2 game) and asked me to buy it as a show of support/friendship. I went out on day 1, found a copy (at the lowest shelf, collecting dust lol) and bought it. It didn't do well at all in sales, but I was proud to support my friend. Another friend was an established artist who worked for two major publications as a watercolorist and he was my mentor for art! I'll just end this for the sake of not drowning anyone in a flood of text: Best thing my artist mentor told me was: "It isn't about being good at art so much that it is about making others FEEL something when they see it!" Best advice I've ever had. Thank you for your well wishes! I've begun building a website, and have been relearning a lot of art skills (especially digital art) so hopefully, something good comes of it!
@@auribusteneolupum2977good luck on your art journey and I loved your story! I will be 30 myself next year and you’re showing me that’s it’s never too late for your passions.
@@auribusteneolupum2977 That's quite a tale! I love that quote from your mentor, very wise. I've seen it on reddit as well, a person with a very poor (almost childish) technique drew a dog in an interesting way, he/she got so much reaction, people found it recognizable and compelling.
@@auribusteneolupum2977 what did Nanase say when she saw your portfolio??? And where can we see your artwork? Past or current? And congrats on coming back to art!
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with drawing Sonic until I saw her art of SFII New Challengers on EGM magazine, especially the sketches. I admired and studied her lines and remember feeling that I wanted to dedicate myself to art and make it more than just a hobby. First time I saw people admiring my art in an exhibition, I felt like I owed it to Kinu Nishimura for inspiring me. Thanks for the wonderful video. Of course, big like and subscribe.
One of the many artistic influences. Kinu's is very good & I loved how she does the expressions with her characters. Her best work IMO was the designs for the characters in Capcom Vs.SNK 2
She's definitely a fangirl of Capcom and she loves to include her favorite characters as well as some of the lesser knows that never get much screen time! Aside from breath of fire 3 I know she likes that include poison in a couple illustrations, captain commando, and even that illustration with Mega Man and Ryu; that's old school Ryu from the very first street fighter! That's just some commitment!😂❤
Nice! you made the art of Kinu nishimura video! Yes she is really inspiring indeed, she is also my favorite. I had been collecting all of the artbooks she was involved in myself.
I don't think it's just the sexual appeal for its own sake. But an emphasis of musculature and exaggerated proportions help show them as fighters. She didn't design them, but shes committed to the attention to detail on bare skin and shading
While I do agree to a certain extent, I really think it depends on the illustration/character tbh, showing panties and shiny breasts in full glory is the main sexual appeal. She even made a comment on one of her illustrations that the cover magazines knew how to show her art in 'full potential' (e.g. text not covering the boring parts so to say). Looking through the SF artist as of yet; Cammy is a favorite among them to ''show', commenting on her behind a lot even if it breaks her spine just to show it.
What else can we say about kinu nishimura, besides beautiful enchantress?!❤ She may not play the game she designs for, but she's clearly a fan of the characters as she always draws them in such fun and fancy free illustrated works! Her beefing up the sex appeal in her work is phenomenal! Not that many artists can draw sexiness like she can and still have massive appeal to have figurines and statues made out of! I remember her doing The illustrated work for Street Fighter championship edition for the ultimate character colors and they already spoke volumes for how in-house they can be but something uniquely different about them! I am glad that over time she's been able to express her more and unlike bengus, her simplified work is just as captivating as a detailed work! Same with her simplified work is just as captivating as a detailed work! Same with her rough illustrations! She is beyond amazing and on the same realm as Akiman as you can see her work and capcom's Dungeons and Dragons puzzles and dragons and even complementary supplement work to vanilla wares king of dragons ( which also include many other beloved Capcom illustrators)!
Interesting idea. Maybe I will do something like this in the future, I don't know yet. The thing is, it has to do a bit with time, videos take a lot already of the x amount of time I have. But I like the idea, so maybe I do something like this as a compilation of artist that I already covered. I dont know yet. Thanks for the suggestion!
Siempre me ha encantado las pequeñas historias e interacciones entre los personajes que dibuja. Mis favoritos son sus artes del juego beat them up de Dungeons and Dragons
A computer teacher I had back in Westlake High School once told me, "You don't need play games to take inspiration from it." I believe I can take inspiration from any product without consuming it.
Storytellig is key. Internet is littered with thirsty fanart where they pose and dress ANY female character, no matter who she is, in sexually revealing compositions, poses and attitudes that have nothing to do with who the character really is. They basically don't draw the character, they just draw a clueless cosplayer, fishing for likes.
She's one of the people that built my art style, although i can never beat the original GOAT I did my own thing... although I'd still like to attempt copying her art style, can you discuss her Anatomy style?
People complaining that men draw women in a hyper sexualized way did not know that women are also drawing women in hyper sexualized ways, since the dawn of time.
I feel Embarrassed, ALL THIS TIME I assume Kinu Nishimura was a man, as many of her artwork is very sexy, she is a massive inspiration, love her illustrations so much and are amount my favorites of Capcom games when ever she shows up is always incredible works
I will love to see a video game, with this art style, but a game that caters to women and girls. I'm a little done with the male fantasy. Things that cater to men, can get a little ridiculous, and etcetera. I will love to see something that caters to girls and or women.
Fortunately and unfortunately, the big money maker is, the drifts towards battle, as in some big strong man, beating the shit out of somebody or something.
Yeah, the thing is, any person understand ''conflict'' best shown in fighting/war. Men are the largest portion of Anime. Most woman love ''drama'' psychological conflict in romance. That's the main bulk of money, without conflict there is no story so to say. To the edges of this bell curve you get these intelligent ''conflicts'' this can be science fiction, or series like Deathnote, however to make them appealing to the general audience is hard, because people need to 'get it' and not be lost in a couple of episodes. DN did a great job in this imo with the conflict of ''good versus evil'' on an ethical stand point. (rooting for Kira or L). Also I think the Shinimagimi held the series together for most people to understand, a visual representation of a grim reaper.
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I recall an interview where Nishimura mentioned that she originally wanted to be a mangaka. Which makes sense when you look at her art. While her peers have great technical skill their storytelling tends to be weaker. It seems like that mangaka side of her never truly went away since every illustration looks like something from a manga.
Nice find, makes so much sense now! The only rhing I found was that she attempted to make a game, visual novel I believe.
Gawdamn her art has such an aura of badassness and cute all together in one
Just realized pretty much all my favorite Capcom art is from Kinu Nishimura.
something very special about the late 90s early 00s art of street fighter and capcom in general and she is a huge part of it. whenever i feel down about my art or feel uninspired, i look at sf art from that era and feel my soul singing. my absolute favorite art to look at and aspire to
Exactly! I think it's really healthy to have one or a couple of artist that truly lift us up. That's also why I have an ever growing artbook collection, I put some music on and just take the them out of my closet and skim through them, which is always a delight to do so.
Kinu Nishimura the best game artist of all time, no contest. Anything she works on looks amazing. Her art is so iconic and full of life.
her works have so much energy in it.
She is a huge inspiration to me personally, how she shows emotions in her work is something i love whole heartedly
Oh man, she is a favorite of mine. Even her simplest drawings have such energy to them that I find really hard to describe. Love'em.
Shes one of my favorite artist of all time, god tier, i’ve been waiting for one video of her. 😭
Nishimura is also my favorite! Nice video!
Thank you for the video, i didn't know she drew so many of my favorite Capcom illustrations.
Nishimura Kinu and Kojima Ayami, along with Takahashi Rumiko, the CLAMP female founders (Nanase, whom I met online by chance back in 2000, ultimately gave me a job offer as an apprentice artist! Sadly, my family did not support me, so I gave up drawing for 20+ years until last year) all are some of my favourite female artists of all times!
Very influential on my own art journey that I am pursuing once again in my old age (43), to realise a dream of making comics and other art.
I adore their works as much (sometimes more!) than my favourite male artists.
Very compelling story with great reference artist to look up too. It's a shame that your family didn't support you at such a big opportunity. But indeed, in this day and age its possible to do your own thing. Go for it 100%
@@GameArts1 Thank you kindly for the reply! It was a unique time in history, even internet history, I met Ms. Nanase in a Yahoo! Chat room by chance. We shared some interests in anime choices (her favourite anime was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind) and upon learning I was an aspiring artist, offered to accept my portfolio if I could make it to GirlCon (Girls-only anime convention in Connecticut, summer of 2000)....
To which, a friend and classmate at the time in IT school offered to drive me up there.....
DRESSED AS A SAILOR SCOUT. Hoo boy! You've not seen horror until you've seen a 6'2" Irish male with hairy-as-a-bear arms and legs in a seifuku.
Previously, I'd also befriended two other Japanese natives, one of whom I am still good friends with till today and was working for Squaresoft (prior to the Squaresoft + Enix merger) as the Japanese-to-English Localizer.
His name appears in end credits to some of the biggest Square games of the day (Final Fantasy), though the funniest story of friendship I have is when he worked on The Bouncer (PS2 game) and asked me to buy it as a show of support/friendship.
I went out on day 1, found a copy (at the lowest shelf, collecting dust lol) and bought it. It didn't do well at all in sales, but I was proud to support my friend.
Another friend was an established artist who worked for two major publications as a watercolorist and he was my mentor for art!
I'll just end this for the sake of not drowning anyone in a flood of text:
Best thing my artist mentor told me was: "It isn't about being good at art so much that it is about making others FEEL something when they see it!"
Best advice I've ever had. Thank you for your well wishes! I've begun building a website, and have been relearning a lot of art skills (especially digital art) so hopefully, something good comes of it!
@@auribusteneolupum2977good luck on your art journey and I loved your story! I will be 30 myself next year and you’re showing me that’s it’s never too late for your passions.
@@auribusteneolupum2977 That's quite a tale! I love that quote from your mentor, very wise. I've seen it on reddit as well, a person with a very poor (almost childish) technique drew a dog in an interesting way, he/she got so much reaction, people found it recognizable and compelling.
@@auribusteneolupum2977 what did Nanase say when she saw your portfolio???
And where can we see your artwork? Past or current?
And congrats on coming back to art!
Did not know her! Thanks for highlighting this amazing art!
I didn't knew her, and thanks to you, I know a great artist. Subbed!
Its awesome how she can render volume so detailed but subtle
Nice catch, she's really good at that indeed.
Just bought one of those Jun Suemi art books. Man, I love this channel! You get introduced to so many artists and their inspirations.
Capcom has HEAVY HEAVY hitters for Artists when it comes to fighting games man. Never failed to capture my attention.
100%
10:38 - That's crazy, this has been my wallpaper and a big inspiration to me for years.
She's my favorite street fighter artist as well.
I will always love her character design work on the D&D arcade game.
I love her art for the Zero Escape series' games 999 and ZTD (look up for Alice's design btw)
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with drawing Sonic until I saw her art of SFII New Challengers on EGM magazine, especially the sketches. I admired and studied her lines and remember feeling that I wanted to dedicate myself to art and make it more than just a hobby. First time I saw people admiring my art in an exhibition, I felt like I owed it to Kinu Nishimura for inspiring me.
Thanks for the wonderful video. Of course, big like and subscribe.
God i fucking love Kinu, I'm so glad that someone made a breakdown video of her talent 💕😊
One of the many artistic influences. Kinu's is very good & I loved how she does the expressions with her characters. Her best work IMO was the designs for the characters in Capcom Vs.SNK 2
Her mid to late 90s art is such a big influence on me. Her work on SF3, DnD, and Cyberbots is breathtaking.
her, Bengus and Harumaru are just the best
I could tell you were French the moment you pronounced Hirohiko Araki's name XD.
Cool video, love Kinu and her art!
I love fightning artists! Hope to see more!
You will 100%, I will add them more to the polls over time.
Can't wait for a SHINKIRO breakdown
Not going to lie, anytime she draws Morrigan, Sakura, Cammy and Ibuki I'm glued!!!❤
Definitely my favorite of the Capcom artist and one of my top 3 favorite artists along with Motoki Yoshihara and Shukou Murase
I like Kinu Nishimura's artstyle ❤❤❤ Her work on Capcom is amazing ❤❤❤
Another banger, always great to discover the artists behind these massive game franchises
She's definitely a fangirl of Capcom and she loves to include her favorite characters as well as some of the lesser knows that never get much screen time! Aside from breath of fire 3 I know she likes that include poison in a couple illustrations, captain commando, and even that illustration with Mega Man and Ryu; that's old school Ryu from the very first street fighter! That's just some commitment!😂❤
These videos are great man. Look forward to seeing what you put out next.
Fun fact: She's the same artist who made Saber (Artoria Pendragon) for the illustration of Fate/Tiger Colosseum.
Nice! you made the art of Kinu nishimura video! Yes she is really inspiring indeed, she is also my favorite. I had been collecting all of the artbooks she was involved in myself.
That must be quite a collection then :p
I don't think it's just the sexual appeal for its own sake. But an emphasis of musculature and exaggerated proportions help show them as fighters. She didn't design them, but shes committed to the attention to detail on bare skin and shading
While I do agree to a certain extent, I really think it depends on the illustration/character tbh, showing panties and shiny breasts in full glory is the main sexual appeal. She even made a comment on one of her illustrations that the cover magazines knew how to show her art in 'full potential' (e.g. text not covering the boring parts so to say). Looking through the SF artist as of yet; Cammy is a favorite among them to ''show', commenting on her behind a lot even if it breaks her spine just to show it.
She's my favorite too! I enjoyed the video a bunch, thanks for uploading!
I was just looking for a video like this last night, thanks man keep up the good work!
aaaaaa finally, I've been practicing her art style for years now
Man I love your videos! They're so helpful for studying art styles.
She has been inspiring since the 90s, what a legend.
Also glad I found this channel ❤
Thank you for this video! Good break down!
What else can we say about kinu nishimura, besides beautiful enchantress?!❤ She may not play the game she designs for, but she's clearly a fan of the characters as she always draws them in such fun and fancy free illustrated works! Her beefing up the sex appeal in her work is phenomenal! Not that many artists can draw sexiness like she can and still have massive appeal to have figurines and statues made out of! I remember her doing The illustrated work for Street Fighter championship edition for the ultimate character colors and they already spoke volumes for how in-house they can be but something uniquely different about them! I am glad that over time she's been able to express her more and unlike bengus, her simplified work is just as captivating as a detailed work! Same with her simplified work is just as captivating as a detailed work! Same with her rough illustrations! She is beyond amazing and on the same realm as Akiman as you can see her work and capcom's Dungeons and Dragons puzzles and dragons and even complementary supplement work to vanilla wares king of dragons ( which also include many other beloved Capcom illustrators)!
Great analysis, i enjoyed this video
I love her reference artwork for the SF II anime movie.
Definitely my favorite artist on streetfighter
One of the greatest artists of all time IMHO
My GOAT
Great video as always. Would you make videos where you attempt to copy-draw an art style to go along the explanations?
Interesting idea. Maybe I will do something like this in the future, I don't know yet. The thing is, it has to do a bit with time, videos take a lot already of the x amount of time I have. But I like the idea, so maybe I do something like this as a compilation of artist that I already covered. I dont know yet. Thanks for the suggestion!
Siempre me ha encantado las pequeñas historias e interacciones entre los personajes que dibuja. Mis favoritos son sus artes del juego beat them up de Dungeons and Dragons
Kinu is my favorite Capcom video game artist.
That beaten Ken artwork though! Very talented artist; thank you for this video. 🙂
She is so goood
"I am a genius!"
next day
"...ugh"
Very relatable.
A computer teacher I had back in Westlake High School once told me, "You don't need play games to take inspiration from it." I believe I can take inspiration from any product without consuming it.
That's deep, I like it!
@@GameArts1 Glad you do. So do I.
Not kidding after this video i bought street fighter 5 at steam 😅😅😅 first time i will play this game
Nice, hope you like it!
she really is one of the greatest of all time.
Good stuff 👌🏻
“Look at this arcade hall, where Ryu is beating the SHIT out of Mega Man.”
Wasn’t expecting that, lmfao
this is dope instant subscribe
This is true love making
Akiman was the blueprint, Kinu, Bengus, Edayan, and Daigo Ikeno carried the torch.
Still waiting for the bengus vid, goated vid though!
Bengus!
He will be featured in the next poll, so make sure he wins ;P
Storytellig is key. Internet is littered with thirsty fanart where they pose and dress ANY female character, no matter who she is, in sexually revealing compositions, poses and attitudes that have nothing to do with who the character really is. They basically don't draw the character, they just draw a clueless cosplayer, fishing for likes.
She's one of the people that built my art style, although i can never beat the original GOAT
I did my own thing... although I'd still like to attempt copying her art style, can you discuss her Anatomy style?
I will love to see a manga, with this art style, that has nothing to do with a video game in general. Just something completely original.
You can see where Yusuke Murata gets his inspiration from
(12:34) Fire Emblem
She's soooo underrated
People complaining that men draw women in a hyper sexualized way did not know that women are also drawing women in hyper sexualized ways, since the dawn of time.
Make a video on Shinkiro’s artwork.
FYI: He's one of the artist in the poll this channel's the community tab.
Have you done Shinkiro yet?
Good one, I'll add him to the next poll.
God I wish I could draw like this
she is a goat
The 🐐
U and her
I feel Embarrassed, ALL THIS TIME I assume Kinu Nishimura was a man, as many of her artwork is very sexy, she is a massive inspiration, love her illustrations so much and are amount my favorites of Capcom games when ever she shows up is always incredible works
Bengus is good too
That's crazy, so this was a women drawing these Street fighter characters back then, didn't know that?
Make more vídeos of others street fighter artists please bro. 1 more sub.
I will love to see a video game, with this art style, but a game that caters to women and girls. I'm a little done with the male fantasy. Things that cater to men, can get a little ridiculous, and etcetera. I will love to see something that caters to girls and or women.
Fortunately and unfortunately, the big money maker is, the drifts towards battle, as in some big strong man, beating the shit out of somebody or something.
Yeah, the thing is, any person understand ''conflict'' best shown in fighting/war. Men are the largest portion of Anime. Most woman love ''drama'' psychological conflict in romance. That's the main bulk of money, without conflict there is no story so to say. To the edges of this bell curve you get these intelligent ''conflicts'' this can be science fiction, or series like Deathnote, however to make them appealing to the general audience is hard, because people need to 'get it' and not be lost in a couple of episodes. DN did a great job in this imo with the conflict of ''good versus evil'' on an ethical stand point. (rooting for Kira or L). Also I think the Shinimagimi held the series together for most people to understand, a visual representation of a grim reaper.
"Poopils"
Damn i feel embarrassed. i thought kinu was a guy 😢😂
I didn't like Kinu Nishimura art in Capcom vs SNK 2 especially with Kim Kaphwan
she draws "sexy" art. because the male appeal? lol interesting thought process. that's not how i draw "women". lol
She designed Jin Saotome from Cyberbots and MvC. Her art is really incredible!
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Haga tnx Shin! Glad to have you here.