Makoto Tanaka
My name is Makoto.
I am a Manga artist who graduated from Musashino Music University in
Tokyo, Japan. I have been publishing information about Jewish culture and
Israel since 2022. I am currently studying Hebrew at the Hebrew Culture
Society of Japan.
I worked with the Israeli Embassy in Japan to draw
a Manga about Noa Argamani, who was held hostage in Gaza.
Manga booklet about Noa Argamani
I am truly happy that she has returned home.
Article introduced by
The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism
Wings of Israel "El Al" now on sale
First Hebrew learning book now on sale
.שמי מאקוטו
.אני מאיירת מאנגה, בוגרת אקדמיית מוּסאשינוֹ למוסיקה בטוקיו, יפן
החל משנת 2022, אני פועלת ברשת
החברתית ומחוצה לה על מנת להפיץ
.ולשתף מידע על התרבות היהודית וישראל
.כיום אני לומדת את השפה העברית באגודת התרבות העברית שביפן
Works
2009-2011
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings
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Cover illustrations, interior illustrations, and comics for GO! GO! Wind Band
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(10 volumes)
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Serialized comic: “GO! GO! School Wind Band Club!”
2011–Present
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The Essential Wind Band Handbook (12 volumes, ongoing)
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Responsible for cover art, interior illustrations, and comics
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings
2013–Present
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings
2021
Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings
2015～2016
Kodansha
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The Essential Choir Handbook (12 volumes, ongoing)
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Responsible for cover art, interior illustrations, and comics
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Original comic: What Should I Do After Graduating from a Music College? (1 volume)
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Supervisor: Takao Ouchi
Serialized classical music gag manga “Jajajajajaan!” in Shonen Magazine Edge
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Collected in 2 volumes
2019～2021
Kodansha
Serialized romance manga
“Open Marriage” manga app Palcy
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8 digital volumes available
2016
Gakken Plus
Original comic: How About Enjoying Classical Music Casually Tonight? (1 volume)
2010-2019
Central Nippon Expressway Company / Central Nippon Highway Patrol Tokyo
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Cover art, interior illustrations, and comics for in-house magazine P-Style (24 issues)
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Website serialization (illustrations & comics)
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Original character design & LINE sticker creation
Other Work
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Created numerous illustrations, comics, advertisement designs, and character designs for magazines, books, and advertising
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Designed concert materials (programs, flyers, tickets, etc.) for clients ranging from major music schools to independent musicians
Commissions
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Open for private commissions (e.g., welcome boards, custom illustrations)
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Please feel free to contact me regarding budget and project details