^There are FAR worse art styles out there man, Whether you have bias against the artist or not, you just cannot think THIS is the ugliest art style out there....
Definitely not the ugliest art style out there, but still too ugly to be an official azur lane art. Official azur lane arts have been nothing but amazing so far and then this came into existence.
Why they even posting his artwork? His art style in the ugliest art style ever existing .
I guess they couldn't afford Mogudan or something (Might still be recovering from critical damages after the incident)
I too wonder why Asanagi got dragged into this, seeing as how his name tend to bring a bunch of red flags that most companies try to avoid. If you're bringing in an outside artist at least make sure his twitter handle isn't something fucking that and definitely not someone whose first image on his page is something to do with rape or is mostly well known for fucked up shit that no normal people should ever see.
I wonder are they trying to stir up controversy for PR gain. This can only end in hilarity.
I guess they couldn't afford Mogudan or something (Might still be recovering from critical damages after the incident)
I too wonder why Asanagi got dragged into this, seeing as how his name tend to bring a bunch of red flags that most companies try to avoid. If you're bringing in an outside artist at least make sure his twitter handle isn't something fucking that and definitely not someone whose first image on his page is something to do with rape or is mostly well known for fucked up shit that no normal people should ever see.
I wonder are they trying to stir up controversy for PR gain. This can only end in hilarity.
It's as simple as they wanted to commission Asanagi, I mean Asanagi is pretty respected artist, even if some don't like their content a lot of people do recognize their artstyle plus it's not an uncommon thing in japan to see NSFW artist contribute to SFW stuff.
It's as simple as they wanted to commission Asanagi, I mean Asanagi is pretty respected artist, even if some don't like their content a lot of people do recognize their artstyle plus it's not an uncommon thing in japan to see NSFW artist contribute to SFW stuff.
moreover, hentai artists write one of the best regular mangas, both art and plot-wise
moreover, hentai artists write one of the best regular mangas, both art and plot-wise
Yes, but at least these hentai artists have decent artstyle. Mizuryu Kei for example does only NFSW stuff, but his artstyle it pretty good, same goes for Hisasi, if they do SFW works, they look normal. But Asanagi's style is just plain ugly and distorted , not suited for SFW works at all. Even his doujin look unappealing.
Yes, but at least these hentai artists have decent artstyle. Mizuryu Kei for example does only NFSW stuff, but his artstyle it pretty good, same goes for Hisasi, if they do SFW works, they look normal. But Asanagi's style is just plain ugly and distorted , not suited for SFW works at all. Even his doujin look unappealing.
His artstyle looks pretty normal to me. I think you're just baised.
It's as simple as they wanted to commission Asanagi, I mean Asanagi is pretty respected artist, even if some don't like their content a lot of people do recognize their artstyle plus it's not an uncommon thing in japan to see NSFW artist contribute to SFW stuff.
I won't deny that Asanagi is quite known, even at least among the Net but what he's known for isn't exactly what people want to admit, especially with his recent "favorites". Like I said, it's like trying to commission from Mogudan, who is also super well known and all that (He's done cover for almost all known H-manga and known circles) but even then, he would probably be a safer choice since he does pretty tame stuff if he does hold back, as hard as it might be. Asanagi on the otherhand... it's still just asking for trouble since because he is also well known for the Yabai and if you're some game trying to go for international, he is not exactly someone who should be on the top of the list. I'm not saying that H-artist shouldn't be hired, since many H-artist tend to give great work, but...even as a fan of Asanagi I would say he is the worst choice possible and is just plain stupid (And I am seriously a huge fan. I can name each and every one of his work, and known him since he began drawing in crappy 1 color line arts and when his stuff was way more fucked up). His twitter handle/circle name is literally Victim Girls for fucks sake. It's like commissioning from someone who official name themselves Mr.Rape or Lolifucker666. There is no way to explain the reason outside of saying that a Dev from Azur Lane is a big fan/friend of his but even then its probably not a good idea to admit that in public.
But whatever. I'm just surprise at what a daring attempt is all from the official company.
I won't deny that Asanagi is quite known, even at least among the Net but what he's known for isn't exactly what people want to admit, especially with his recent "favorites". Like I said, it's like trying to commission from Mogudan, who is also super well known and all that (He's done cover for almost all known H-manga and known circles) but even then, he would probably be a safer choice since he does pretty tame stuff if he does hold back, as hard as it might be. Asanagi on the otherhand... it's still just asking for trouble since because he is also well known for the Yabai and if you're some game trying to go for international, he is not exactly someone who should be on the top of the list. I'm not saying that H-artist shouldn't be hired, since many H-artist tend to give great work, but...even as a fan of Asanagi I would say he is the worst choice possible and is just plain stupid (And I am seriously a huge fan. I can name each and every one of his work, and known him since he began drawing in crappy 1 color line arts and when his stuff was way more fucked up). His twitter handle/circle name is literally Victim Girls for fucks sake. It's like commissioning from someone name Mr.Rape or Lolifucker666. There is no way to explain the reason outside of saying that a Dev from Azur Lane is a big fan/friend of his but even then its probably not a good idea to admit that in public.
But whatever.
You're looking at this from the wrong perspective. The east does not condemn and judge fictional content the way the west does. Japanese companies don't care if you draw porn, they don't care what kind of porn you draw, they only care that you're a good artist who is professional to work with. I'm pretty sure several shipgirls have been designed by hentai artists. Marblehead is literally a reference to an extremely infamous doujin. They don't care. Is hiring Asanagi going to lose them money? Will some players quit the game out of disgust? Possibly. But I can promise you most of the playerbase doesn't give a shit, and many of them probably don't even know or care who Asanagi is.
Hiring a person to draw something SFW does not mean you support whatever NSFW things they've created. Japan and China understand this. Only thing Manjuu/Yostar care about is that their game doesn't break any laws, and hiring Asanagi to draw a harmless SFW piece certainly isn't going to do that.
His twitter handle/circle name is literally Victim Girls for fucks sake. It's like commissioning from someone who official name themselves Mr.Rape or Lolifucker666. There is no way to explain the reason outside of saying that a Dev from Azur Lane is a big fan/friend of his but even then its probably not a good idea to admit that in public.
But whatever. I'm just surprise at what a daring attempt is all from the official company.
I think the devs knew EXACTLY what they were doing commissioning him. I don't think this is that big of a surprise, have you seen other official art for the game before? Loading screen art in particular.
I think the devs knew EXACTLY what they were doing commissioning him. I don't think this is that big of a surprise, have you seen other official art for the game before? Loading screen art in particular.
Well, whatever works then. Once again, not really against it cause I like Asanagi's work. It's a surprise, but a nice and welcoming surprise and its always good to see his stuff in other places as well as knowing that there might still be poor, uncorrupted souls ripe for the picking....huehuehue, it's delicious just thinking about them "discovering" his works...
I think the devs knew EXACTLY what they were doing commissioning him. I don't think this is that big of a surprise, have you seen other official art for the game before? Loading screen art in particular.
Loading screens may be lewd sometimes, but they at least looks pretty good, devs once removed piukute's loading screen, because his artwork was deemed too lewd and ugly by players, and his art style is WAY better that Asanagi's. Just look at it, coloring is shitty, face and body proportions is distorted, not mentioning it breaks Honolulus character.
Loading screens may be lewd sometimes, but they at least looks pretty good, devs once removed piukute's loading screen, because his artwork was deemed too lewd and ugly by players, and his art style is WAY better that Asanagi's. Just look at it, coloring is shitty, face and body proportions is distorted, not mentioning it breaks Honolulus character.
Piukute's loading screen was removed because he was being a dick in the official discord, gloating that he made it specifically to upset certain people and openly antagonizing other players.
I would think hate is a strong word here. There are some people out there who don't care much for his art and there are some people out there who think what he is commonly known for and associated with is too risky.
I mean there are probably some people who hate him but I doubt they are a majority. Now there are probably a good number of people who might hate or dislike his art. But that could be said of most artists.
Asanagi got some amazing AL illusts, they need to have him design a new girl ASAP. I actually started playing LO recently cuz of Draculina, haven't got her yet tho. Always loved his work!
Even when not doing hentai, Asanagi is a fantastic artist. He's done milque-toast anime style before, probs as a commission, but it looks REALLY boring. His usual style makes for a more interesting look.
Even when not doing hentai, Asanagi is a fantastic artist. He's done milque-toast anime style before, probs as a commission, but it looks REALLY boring. His usual style makes for a more interesting look.
It was based on an older piece he made for Honolulu, guess if they are going to hire another hentai artist, may as well do a two birds one stone deal. Let him draw more hentai on the condition he doesn't draw darker subjects like treating the girls like human cattle.