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Creator: Maruto!
URL: http://www.exyc.bias.ne.jp/~maruto/
Theme: Anime Parody, Cute Girls
Works: CG, Illustration
Exclusive Interview with Maruto!

You can find many parody character works such as Mai-Hime, Kami-chu,Eureka Seven, Dr.Slump and many more at Maruto!'s website. Maruto! has been working on various medium such as illustration, game character design, CD jacket design. Visit Maruto!'s website for more artworks and send a feedback to the creator.

Today, we had a chance to ask Maruto! 19 questions.

Q1:What kind of child were you when you were small?
A1: I was a very talkative child and would not stay still.

Q2: What made you decide to pursue the current career?
A2: After I quit the company I was working for, I had a chance to get involved in Manga related work. Since then, I am continuing to be in this field.

Q3: What are the characteristics of your drawing?
A3: My work does not have any eroticism...which is my weakness.

Q4: Which part of your image do you put the best thought into?
A4: For each illustration I work on, I hope to include something "new" element.

Q5: Among all of your works, which one do you like the best?
A5: I always like my creation right after it is completed, but I usually get tired of it after about a week.

Q6: What program and software do you use to create your works?
A6: Painter 6.

Q7: What is the ultimate art for you?
A7: Any creations that satisfies the creator and the viewer at the same time...that would be a perfect piece.
In terms of ultimate....if the creator could receive a fortune from such work, that will be very cool. lol.

Q8: Which part of the image do you start with? (Such as face line, background, etc)
A8: For a character, I start with the face. ...but I usually draw the whole image balance first.

Q9: Do you have any creator or artist you admire?
A9: Yes...but I usually like many creator's illustration at the first glance.
I don't think I have a specific creator whom I am a big fan of.

Q10: Where do you get your inspirations from? (Example: from books, TV, etc)
A10: From movie previews, water surface and sound of wave.

Q11: Do you have a goal in terms of creating works?
A11: I don't think I would have a goal. To tell the truth, I like to move onto other fields before I get to my goal in this field.

Q12: What animals do you like?
A12: Dogs and birds. I also like fishes...

Q13: What is your blood type?
A13: AB

Q14: How do you spend your weekends?
A14: If I have money, I go out with my car. If I don't, I stay home and watch movie and play games.

Q15: Do you have any sites you check everyday?
A15: Car related sites and F1 sites. Also, movie related sites.

Q16: What is your hobby other than drawing?
A16: Reading, watching movie, Civilization (Game)

Q17: Do you have any project you are currently working on?
A17: There are few.

Q18: Message to creators outside of Japan
A18: Please support me even though I am a lousy creator. Also, please be careful and cautious about the term "MOE".

Q19: Would you accept work offer from outside of Japan?
A19: Yes, but I would appreciate if such offer could brought to me in Japanese.

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If you are 18 and over, you can go and see Maruto!'s matured works here



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