Small S Vol. 82 September 2025 Issue - Special Interview with Hana Kenoya (Nijisanji) × Karin

Product Overview:

The Small S Vol. 82 September 2025 Issue offers a deep dive into Japanese illustration techniques, featuring a special interview with Hana Kenoya (Nijisanji) and Karin. This issue explores traditional Japanese art such as kimono and accessories, with detailed making-ofs and techniques for creating stunning illustrations. Featured artists share their creative processes using tools like Copic markers, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, Amsterdam acrylics, and more. Additionally, there’s an exciting special on the Hatsune Miku × Small S illustration and music contest, with a DTM tutorial to introduce you to music production.

Details:

• Magazine Name: Small S

• Issue: Vol. 82, September 2025

• Special Interview: Hana Kenoya (Nijisanji) × Karin

• Making-of Special: "Drawing Traditional Japanese Illustrations"

• Illustration Tutorials:

  • Karin – Cover illustration making with Copic markers

  • Nakada Ema – CLIP STUDIO PAINT tutorial

  • Sagara Chito – Steadtler Pigment Brush Pens

  • Natsume Lemon – Gansai Tanbi and Granu-Relating Colors 2

  • Ichitasuke Maru – Amsterdam Acrylic Colors & Acrylic Gouache

  • Sanada Shiro – Icy Screen digital making

  • Hazuki Tohru, Minami Mio – CLIP STUDIO PAINT for beginners

• Special Feature: Hatsune Miku × Small S Illustration & Music Contest – DTM Tutorial to start music production

• SS School: New illustrations and submissions from artists like Hiraki, IZUMO

• Featured Illustrations:

  • Original art by Tomokaze, Nanagami Mana, Aoremon, Grumpypotato, Hatahomame, Hamano Shun, Mizuya Yutaka, and more

• Boys' Club: Guided by Noriaki

• Girls' Club: Guided by Shirokoi Momoko

• Kunstkammer SS: Themed feature on Beast-Ear Characters

• Format: A4

• Pages: 184

• Language: Japanese

• Perfect for: Aspiring artists, digital illustrators, and fans of Japanese illustration techniques.

Why You'll Love It:

• A special interview with popular Nijisanji talent Hana Kenoya and Karin

• Step-by-step tutorials for Japanese-style illustrations using various materials like Copic markers, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, and acrylics

• A special feature on Hatsune Miku × Small S Illustration & Music Contest

• Learn music production with a DTM tutorial

• Creative inspiration from SS School with new illustrations from artists like Hiraki and IZUMO

• Themed feature on Beast-Ear Characters in Kunstkammer SS

This issue is packed with inspiring content for artists looking to master Japanese-style art, digital techniques, and music production!