04:40A Kanagawa-based artist has found viral stardom after crafting intricately detailed wearable cardboard art inspired by manga and anime culture.
Footage captured on Saturday shows Yutaka Yamaguchi, known under his online name 'Aidakko Shishou', showcasing his masterpieces, including armour and weapons complete with moving parts and a stunning helmet with individual strands of cardboard hair.
"Ever since I was a child, I have loved making things. I didn't buy toys but made them myself. And I loved plastic models," he explained.
Yamaguchi was inspired to fill his gallery with anime-influenced art while working at a supermarket in 2018. First, he tried sculpting with plastic but soon switched to more cost-efficient and readily available cardboard.
"I wanted to make something big but couldn't do it with plastic models," the artist said. "When I was working at a supermarket, there was a lot of cardboard, and I used to make these boxes and stands in the backyard. So, I came up with the idea."
The 66-year-old said he hopes his work will inspire others and make cardboard more accessible to would-be artists across the globe. "I hope children all over the world realise their dreams with cardboard without spending a fortune," he added.
Yamaguchi shares videos of his creations on YouTube, where he has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and more than nine million views.
Feeling crafty? Japanese artist goes viral with incredible anime-inspired cardboard creations
A Kanagawa-based artist has found viral stardom after crafting intricately detailed wearable cardboard art inspired by manga and anime culture.
Footage captured on Saturday shows Yutaka Yamaguchi, known under his online name 'Aidakko Shishou', showcasing his masterpieces, including armour and weapons complete with moving parts and a stunning helmet with individual strands of cardboard hair.
"Ever since I was a child, I have loved making things. I didn't buy toys but made them myself. And I loved plastic models," he explained.
Yamaguchi was inspired to fill his gallery with anime-influenced art while working at a supermarket in 2018. First, he tried sculpting with plastic but soon switched to more cost-efficient and readily available cardboard.
"I wanted to make something big but couldn't do it with plastic models," the artist said. "When I was working at a supermarket, there was a lot of cardboard, and I used to make these boxes and stands in the backyard. So, I came up with the idea."
The 66-year-old said he hopes his work will inspire others and make cardboard more accessible to would-be artists across the globe. "I hope children all over the world realise their dreams with cardboard without spending a fortune," he added.
Yamaguchi shares videos of his creations on YouTube, where he has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and more than nine million views.
A Kanagawa-based artist has found viral stardom after crafting intricately detailed wearable cardboard art inspired by manga and anime culture.
Footage captured on Saturday shows Yutaka Yamaguchi, known under his online name 'Aidakko Shishou', showcasing his masterpieces, including armour and weapons complete with moving parts and a stunning helmet with individual strands of cardboard hair.
"Ever since I was a child, I have loved making things. I didn't buy toys but made them myself. And I loved plastic models," he explained.
Yamaguchi was inspired to fill his gallery with anime-influenced art while working at a supermarket in 2018. First, he tried sculpting with plastic but soon switched to more cost-efficient and readily available cardboard.
"I wanted to make something big but couldn't do it with plastic models," the artist said. "When I was working at a supermarket, there was a lot of cardboard, and I used to make these boxes and stands in the backyard. So, I came up with the idea."
The 66-year-old said he hopes his work will inspire others and make cardboard more accessible to would-be artists across the globe. "I hope children all over the world realise their dreams with cardboard without spending a fortune," he added.
Yamaguchi shares videos of his creations on YouTube, where he has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and more than nine million views.