Featured Artists
Explore our talented artists and book exclusive signing sessions
Match
a Japanese Illustrator, Character Designer & Concept Designer, as one of the FOUR Special Guests at Kokoro Card Fest 2026! Specialising in science fiction–inspired ideas, Match’s work begins with a powerful concept — transforming simple curiosities into compelling visual worlds that feel believable, immersive, and alive. His designs don’t just look good… they feel like they exist.
Ray Fujiwara
A graduate of the prestigious The Kubert School in New Jersey, Ray began his journey with Upper Deck in 2023, contributing to major Marvel sketch card releases such as 2023 Upper Deck Allegiance: Marvel Infinity Trilogy, 2023 Upper Deck Allegiance: Secret Wars 1984, and 2024 Upper Deck Marvel Renditions: Spider-Man. With Upper Deck’s expansion into DC Comics, Ray has also worked on 2025 Upper Deck Batman Skybox Metal Universe and 2026 Upper Deck Batman The Animated Series.
Katsuji Mori
the legendary seiyuu behind generations of iconic anime characters!.From Speed Racer to Dragon Ball and Pokémon this is your chance to meet anime history in person.
James Harris
A dynamic freelance illustrator and official sketch card artist for Topps, James has worked on some of the biggest licensed trading card releases in the world!
Yuka Morii
Yuka Morii is a Japanese illustrator and clay modeler celebrated for her unique artistic process — sculpting characters in clay and photographing them against real-world backdrops to create distinctive, tactile card illustrations. A graduate of Tokyo Zokei University with a master's degree in Living Design from the Kuwasawa Design Institute, she has contributed her signature style to over 200 trading card game cards. Her instantly recognisable illustrations have made her one of the most beloved and distinctive artists in the TCG community.
Mitsuhiro Arita
Mitsuhiro Arita is one of the most celebrated illustrators in the trading card game industry, having contributed artwork since the mid-1990s with over 800 cards to his name. Known for his dynamic compositions and iconic imagery, he has appeared at conventions across the US and Europe over the years. His appearance at TCGKL marks his first-ever event in Asia outside Japan — a historic milestone for Southeast Asian fans who have long admired his work.
Haru Akasaka
Haru Akasaka is a Japanese illustrator known for his striking contribution to the trading card game industry, where his bold, graphic compositions and expressive character portrayals have earned him a devoted following among art collectors and fans alike. His dynamic visual style sets his cards apart, bringing a fresh energy to the world of TCG illustration. TCGKL is proud to welcome Haru for his first international appearance, bringing his vibrant artistry to a global audience.
Yumeko Yanagi
Yumeko Yanagi is a Japanese fantasy illustrator whose dreamlike, ethereal style has graced cards across multiple leading trading card games. Her art blends delicate femininity with rich worldbuilding, creating illustrations that feel simultaneously intimate and otherworldly. TCGKL marks her first-ever international event, introducing her distinctive fantasy artistry to a global audience of TCG fans and collectors.
Kagemaru Himeno
Kagemaru Himeno is a distinguished Japanese writer and illustrator who began her trading card game illustration career in 1996, going on to contribute artwork to over 750 cards across multiple generations of one of the world's most beloved TCG franchises. Beyond card illustration, she has authored a beloved book series offering fans an intimate look at the creative process behind iconic card artworks. Her appearance at TCGKL brings one of the TCG world's most enduring illustrators to Southeast Asia for the first time.
Kenji Watanabe
Kenji Watanabe is a legendary Japanese character designer who has shaped the visual identity of one of the world's most beloved franchise properties, designing hundreds of iconic characters since 1997 as chief designer at WiZ Inc. His creative contributions span trading card games, animated series, toys, and merchandise — cementing his place as one of the most influential figures in Japanese pop culture. His appearance at TCGKL offers Southeast Asian fans a rare and special opportunity to celebrate his extraordinary creative legacy in person.
Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou, born May 13, 1973, is a Japanese freelance illustrator and one of the most prolific contributors in the trading card game industry, with over 850 cards illustrated since 2002. His vibrant, expressive style captures the energy and personality of characters in dynamic compositions that have earned him a devoted following among collectors worldwide. Beyond the TCG, Saitou regularly creates and shares original artwork and merchandise with his community.