About Us
From Corporate Life to Anime Dream
会社員生活からアニメの世界へ
Namaste, Konnichiwa and Hello!
We’re Vish and Aki—a cross-cultural duo with roots in India and Japan. After years at Google and Microsoft, we traded the corporate grind for our true love: anime, manga and Japanese artistry. Our journey is all about blending these rich cultures and sharing them with the world!
Our Love for Anime & Japanese Culture
日本・アニメ文化への思い
Vish's story: "Ever since I was a kid I fell in love with Japanese anime and video games. Japanese culture always fascinated me and after I finally fulfilled by dream of visiting Japan, I knew I wanted to be associated closer with it's culture, and that's where Takumi Studios began!"
Aki's story: "会社員として働きながら、日本の文化、製品を海外に届ける仕事に就きたいといつも考えていました。自国の魅力、素晴らしさを届けること、楽しんでもらうことが何よりも本サービスを通して実現したいことです。匠スタジオはそんな思いから始まりました。"
Bringing Local Artisans to the Global Stage
日本文化を世界へ
Takumi Studios isn’t just about creating art; it’s about empowering local artisans to shine globally.
Each artwork at Takumi Studios is handcrafted by local Japanese artisans, allowing us to support traditional craftsmanship while bringing authentic anime art to global anime lovers like you.
Our Mission
ミッション
To support Japanese artisans and share the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and creativity with the world through personalized and high-quality artwork.
日本のアーティストを支援、高品質なアートを通じて、日本の職人技と創造性、文化を世界に広める。
Our Vision
ビジョン
To become the leading platform that connects Japanese artisans with a global audience, blending tradition with modern creativity to deliver unique and meaningful artistic experiences.
日本のアーティストと世界の人々をつなぎ、伝統と現代の創造性を融合、唯一無二で価値あるアート体験を提供するリーディングプラットフォームとなる。
Our Advisors
Lindblom Arto アルト リンドブロム - Professor of Marketing
Professor of Marketing at Aalto University with extensive expertise in retail management, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing. With years of experience studying global companies, he is well-known for his research-driven approach to retail brand growth, market analysis, and customer engagement strategies. His academic work is widely recognized in the fields of retail innovation and international business development.
Ei Kakiuchi 垣内永 - Art Director
アートディレクター。多摩美術大学卒業。広告会社でアートディレクターとして8年勤務した後に渡米、米国の美術大学にて修士号を取得。その後タイに移住し、現地のアメリカ資本の広告会社に5年勤め、カンヌ広告賞プリント部門銀賞、ニューヨークフェスティバル広告賞銀賞などを受賞。現在はフリーランスとして働く。
Portfolio: eis-portfolio.mystrikingly.com
Mariana Duca デュカ マリアナ - Sr. Architect & Designer
Mariana, an experienced Architect and Designer with over seven years of expertise across Portugal, India, and Switzerland, has led large-scale projects from concept to completion. Now, she brings her design knowledge to Takumi Studios, offering guidance on design principles, sharing her artistic vision, and contributing her creative expertise to enhance our brand.