Masashi Anraku

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Born in Hiroshima in 1975, grew up at Hiroshima
Leaves and works at Nagoya

1997:Graduated from Aichi University – Major in Culture
Began to work as an illustrator in Nagoya
2000:Began his illustrator's work at Yudengaisha Pleasure Kikaku a clowns’ and portraytists’ company.

2002:4th rank at a TV portraytists contest on Telebi Tokyo
2005:1st prize at the American NCN Abstract Portray’s convention – Design section
2007:Publication of a portfolio of postal cards for a pharmaceutical company
2010:Design Festa – Tokyo Big Sight
"Le Japon Vintage et Contemporain" Gallery Vanessa Rau - Paris St Ouen - France
2012:Solo exhibition "Engimono" Gallery Vanessa Rau - Paris St Ouen - France
"Worldwide Artists" Galeria Ali Ribelli – Itri – Italy
Young Artists Japan Vol.5 – Tokyo
2013:Lille Art Fair 2013 - Lille - France
Tokyo Designers’ Week – Special Guest Award granted
2014:Solo show “Panoramic Dream” - Galerie Vanessa Rau - France


Creates diverse posters, maps, wall paintings for shops and restaurants, advertisement boards and illustrations, notably for the Japanese television.

Lately Masashi Anraku has began to paint some pictures in a more artistic manner. His favorite theme is the “nostalgic Japan” from the beginning of the 20th century depicted with humour.