Mentamanta
Illustrator
(Real name: Kanae Sakamoto)
– Born in 1988
– From Hyogo, currently living in Tokyo, Japan
– Graduated from School of Sociology, Kwansei Gakuin University (major in Thanatology)
– A member of Illustrators Tsushin
I started painting through self-study and after working as an office worker for several companies, I turned an illustrator in 2019.
My main work is people and characters illustrations for books, magazines, websites, and advertisements.
It’s a stressful and difficult world to live in…
To bring a little relaxation for those who are working too hard,
I keep creating illustrations and characters that make people loosen up and chuckle.
Sometimes I publish my own manga about my daily life on social media.
Having studied Thanatology, I want to use my paintings to help people with difficulties in their lives in the future.
If you like my works, please feel free to contact me.
My surreal, kawaii and quirky characters will catch people’s attention!
* Published in GENKOSHA “Character FILE 2022-23”
Brief History
-2019 Started working as an Illustrator
-2018 Devoted myself to raising my son
-2016 Moved to Tokyo, worked as a temporary trade clerk and patent clerk
-2014 Accompanied my husband to Malaysia for his assignment
-2012 Worked for a Taiwanese shipping company (customer service for import and export)
-2011 Graduated from School of Sociology, Kwansei Gakuin University (majored in Thanatology)
-1988 Born in Hyogo, Japan
My Favorites
Surreal things, funny things, manga, anime, comedy, chill pop music, sauna, onsen, nature, trip,
vegetables, cat, Southeast Asian food, ethnic goods, things about living and dying