Mentamanta
Illustrator / Picture Book Author
Quirky yet cute illustrations that brings a gentle pause to a stressful world.
Specializes in illustrations of people and characters, with experience across books, magazines, educational materials, advertising, and others.
Made a picture book debut in July 2025 with “ひげとうもろこしくんは おじさんじゃない” (“Silky Corn Is Not Old”) (KODANSHA).
My first picture book has been published!
“Silky Corn Is Not Old” published by KODANSHA.
Silky Corn, a first-grader with a mustached face, goes on a big adventure!
A slightly silly, quirky, and heartwarming mustache story.
My Shop “Metamota Knick-Knacks”
A collection of quirky-kawaii goods featuring Silky Corn and other original characters by Mentamanta.
Gentle, quirky little comforts for your everyday life.
