Takumi Iwase

Born in Tokyo, Japan.

Takumi Iwase has designed various flyers for clubs, under the moniker of "TOKYOGUNS,” gaining experience and recognition as an illustrator and designer.
 

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Specializing in illustration works, his career experiences include titles for TV programs, animations,
character designs, collaborations with fashion brands, design for three-dimensional products such as action
figures, PVC figures and sneakers, among others.

Graduated from Musashino Art Universityʼs Department of Scenography, Display and Fashion Design.
Started working as a freelance illustrator and designer “TOKYOGUNS” after graduating from university.

Exhibition Accolades:


2022 Solo exhibition in Ginza, Tokyo
2008 Solo exhibition at Kichijoji JAP, Tokyo
2000 Solo exhibition at SHIBUYA PARCO part 3 square 7, Tokyo
1998 Solo exhibition at gallery Rocket, Harajuku Dojunkai Apartment, Tokyo

Works include:


- Character design for TBS Akasaka BLITZ, one of the large-scale concert venues in Japan
- Character design for NIKE FOOTBALL 2002 FIFA World Cup pre-season TV advertisement
- Released original character figure from Hong Kongʼs art toy brand
- Provided goods and album artwork illustration for various music scenes in Japan, and has had a great
influence on the younger generations
- 13-year serialized illustration of pin-up posters for “Street Bikerʼs” magazine
- Sneaker design for HENSHIN BY KAMENRAIDER, BANDAI
- Design for PVC figures “Fantazzzy Toys” from Godzilla series, BANDAI