Featured Artists
Explore our talented artists and book exclusive signing sessions
Yukihiro Tada
An illustrator, comic artist, and character designer based in Japan. His representative works include the character illustrations “Mosh” and “Tako-yaki kun.” He has held exhibitions and workshops not only in Japan, but also in Taiwan, Korea, Germany, and other countries. He often creates artworks based on casual sights and moments discovered while walking and traveling. Mosh Mosh Books is a book label in Osaka that publishes Yukihiro Tada’s art books, prints, and merchandise.
NC Empire
NC Empire is a design unit known for bold, pop, and hardcore-style graphics and illustrations. They specialize in communication design, including logos, illustrations, branding (CI/BI), and promotional visuals, with a strong presence in anime and game-related projects. Their work has also been featured in several design publications, highlighting their contribution to modern Japanese graphic and typography design.
Agnes Garbowska
Agnes Garbowska is an illustrator who has worked with many major comic book publishers, contributing to titles such as the New York Times Best Selling, Ringo Award, and Gem Award-winning series DC Superhero Girls for DC Comics, as well as Teen Titans Go!. Her recent work includes illustrating for HarperCollins on My Little Pony: I Can Read! Comics and for Capstone on the DC Super Hero Fairy Tales book series. In addition to interior illustrations, she is also an established cover artist for numerous IDW titles, including My Little Pony, Jem and the Holograms, Transformers, Clue, G.I. Joe, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Dexter’s Laboratory, and Littlest Pet Shop.
Ezoi
Ezoi is a Japanese illustrator who primarily creates Japanese-style illustrations, often drawing inspiration from traditional aesthetics while incorporating modern character design elements. Active in both commercial and personal projects, she has contributed artwork for trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering, including alternate art cards like Blue Sun’s Zenith and Lightning Bolt, as well as ukiyo-e-inspired land illustrations . In addition to TCG work, she is involved in light novel illustrations, character design, and independent art activities, frequently showcasing original works and participating in events such as Comitia.
Yuji Kaida
KAIDA Yuji graduated from the Department of Design at Kyoto City University of Arts and moved to Tokyo in 1978, where he began his career as an independent illustrator. Deeply influenced from a young age by kaiju and tokusatsu films, he is widely known for his character illustrations featuring iconic monsters such as Godzilla and Ultraman, as well as giant robots like Gundam. His work spans across a wide range of media, including magazine and book covers, plastic model packaging, music album jackets, card games, and movie posters.
Daisuke Tatsuma
Daisuke Tatsuma primarily works on illustrations for TCGs, light novels, and VTubers. She has a strong preference for depicting powerful female characters. For Magic: The Gathering, she has illustrated numerous cards, including the anime-art versions of “Smothering Tithe,” “Blazing Archon of Reborn Nightmares,” and “Syrinette, Jellyfish Stalker,” among others.
Sidsoot
Meet @sidsoot , one of Malaysia’s very own illustrators, celebrated for his striking visual style and masterful use of color and texture. His dynamic compositions and bold artistic approach have made his work instantly recognizable, leaving a strong impression across the trading card and illustration scene..
match
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. With over a decade of contributions to a major international trading card game series, Match has illustrated more than 100 cards since 2009 for a globally recognised collectible card game franchise. Well known among collectors worldwide, his extensive experience in trading card games has made his work highly sought after.
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
For the first time ever in Malaysia, we are proud to welcome Katsuji Mori, the legendary seiyuu whose voice has defined generations of iconic anime characters. With a career spanning decades, Mori has brought to life unforgettable roles such as Joe Shimamura in Cyborg 009, Ken the Eagle in Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Garma Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam, and Professor Oak in Pokémon The Origins. From timeless classics to global phenomena like Speed Racer, Dragon Ball, and Pokémon, Katsuji Mori’s work has left a lasting impact on anime history—making this a rare opportunity for fans to meet a true voice acting legend in person.
James Harris
James is a dynamic freelance illustrator and an official sketch card artist for Topps, contributing to some of the world’s most celebrated licensed trading card releases. His impressive portfolio includes major Star Wars sets such as Masterwork, Hyperspace, Chrome, Galaxy, and Smuggler’s Outpost, created under the legendary franchise. Expanding into the world of Disney, James has worked on projects ranging from Disney Wonder to the Disneyland 70th Anniversary trading card set inspired by the iconic theme park, under The Walt Disney Company. In the realm of animated classics, he recently contributed to the 25th Anniversary trading card set of SpongeBob SquarePants and is currently contracted to produce artwork for Looney Tunes trading cards—further showcasing his versatility across globally beloved brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.