ILLUSTRATION · COMICS & MANGA · 2D/3D ANIMATION
Ideas made clear. Stories made visible.
Drawn, told and set in motion—by one studio.
Drawn. Told.
Set in motion.
Illustration, comics, manga, animation and design—each discipline strengthening the others.
Illustration worlds can continue into comics and animation, narrative structure can shape film and web, and graphic identity can move across screens. One connected production direction keeps the expression coherent from concept through launch.
ABOUT KENIKO ↗
Selected
work.
We choose the medium to fit the challenge, bringing consistency to everything from a single illustration to a complete animated story.
Kinetic Product Story
Concept 2026 ↗Signal & Story
Concept 2026 ↗Frame by Frame
Concept 2026 ↗Character in Motion
Concept 2026 ↗Small Worlds
Concept 2026 ↗Precision Loop
Concept 2026 ↗What we
create.
We begin with what you need to communicate and who needs to understand it, then combine still imagery, manga, 2D and 3D as the project requires.
Illustration
Purpose-built illustration for campaigns, products, publishing and technical communication.
1 image · From JPY 120,000 ↗Comics & Manga
Sequential storytelling for manga, American comics, branded content, education and entertainment.
4 pages · From JPY 120,000 ↗2D Animation
Character and information in motion through the right production tool: Spine, Adobe Character Animator, After Effects or Live2D.
1 character · From JPY 180,000 ↗3D Animation
From character expression and performance to product form and movement, designed in 3D for clarity and impact.
15 sec · From JPY 450,000 ↗Character & Content
Characters and story worlds designed to grow across media.
1 character · From JPY 180,000 ↗One team for
the connected work.
Clear process.
Better work.
We share objectives and decision points at every stage, reducing surprises and improving the work one considered step at a time.
- 01
Contact
Tell us what you are planning, even if the brief is still taking shape.
- 02
Discovery
We clarify the audience, medium, budget, timeline and creative requirements.
- 03
Proposal
You receive a recommended direction, scope, schedule and estimate.
- 04
Planning
We align on structure through sketches, storyboards or prototypes.
- 05
Production
The work is developed with review points at meaningful milestones.
- 06
Delivery
Final assets are delivered in formats suited to their intended use.
Related services.
Original content.
PONTALE and YOUFIG are related picture-book and figure-production services. INKIES is original illustration content developed by KENIKO.
PONTALE
A custom picture-book service covering story, illustration, design and book production.
DISCUSS A PICTURE BOOK ↗ 02RELATED SERVICEYOUFIG
A figure-production service turning characters and ideas into dimensional objects.
DISCUSS A FIGURE ↗ 03ORIGINAL CONTENTINKIES
Original illustration assets and content from KENIKO, built around characters and stories.
EXPLORE THE CONTENT ↗The right team
for each idea.
One clear point of contact, with the right expertise assembled around the work.
We build a focused team around the medium, scale and technical needs of each project. Shared direction from concept to delivery keeps communication clear and the final experience coherent.
- Clear direction
- Connected production
- The right team
- Worldwide collaboration
Notes for
better briefs.
Practical notes on pricing, process and choosing the right visual approach before commissioning creative work.
How do you make complex technology easier to understand?
A practical approach to information design using diagrams, illustration, comics and animation without losing technical accuracy.
READ ↗2D or 3D animation: which should you choose?
Compare 2D, 3D and hybrid production through visual goals, workflow, budget and long-term use.
READ ↗What determines illustration pricing?
A practical guide to usage, quantity, visual detail, revisions and licensing, with a checklist for a clearer illustration estimate.
READ ↗Before we
begin.
01Can we talk before the brief is fully defined?+
Yes. You can contact us while the project is still taking shape. We will clarify the objective, audience, channels, timing and available budget, then organise the deliverables and priorities with you. Any open decisions can be explored during the initial discussion.
02What budget should we expect?+
Each service page includes reference plans and itemised price guidance. A formal estimate is prepared after reviewing usage, volume, visual complexity, schedule, revision scope and licensing. If you have a fixed budget, we can recommend the most effective scope within it.
03Can you work with international teams in English?+
Yes. We can manage projects in English and meet international teams online. When subtitles, multilingual versions or region-specific deliverables are required, we define the translation review and approval flow before production.
04Can you work under an NDA?+
Yes. We can sign an NDA, limit access to shared files and agree on the exact scope of confidentiality. For unreleased products or internal information, portfolio use and disclosure conditions are confirmed before the project begins.
05What payment methods and schedules do you offer?+
Payment is available by bank transfer or card through Stripe. Standard projects are generally billed 50% on order and 50% before final delivery. Small or short assignments may be paid in full in advance, while larger projects may use milestone payments. The final terms are stated in the quote and contract.
06What should we prepare for an enquiry or estimate?+
Please share whatever is available: the project objective, intended audience, channels, desired delivery date, budget and visual references. Existing logos, copy, photographs, characters and brand guidelines are also helpful. If materials are incomplete, we will identify what is needed during the first consultation.
07How long does production usually take?+
Timing depends on scope and review stages. An illustration or short motion piece may take several weeks, while websites, multi-shot films and 3D work can take several weeks to a few months. After the briefing, we provide a schedule covering planning, drafts, review, finishing and delivery.
08How many rounds of revisions are included?+
Reference plans include a defined number of standard review and revision rounds. Approvals are scheduled at key stages such as structure, roughs, motion and final finish to reduce rework. Major changes after approval or additional deliverables are estimated separately after their impact is confirmed.
09Can we combine several services in one project?+
Yes. Illustration, comics, 2D and 3D animation, film, sound, graphic design and web production can be planned as one connected project. A shared visual direction keeps the result consistent and makes it easier to reuse assets across channels.
10How do copyright, usage rights and source files work?+
Copyright, channels, term, territory, secondary use and delivery of editable source files are agreed for each project. We distinguish the standard deliverables from optional working files and state the usage conditions in the quote and contract. Broader licensing or full assignment can also be discussed.
11Can you accommodate urgent projects?+
We may be able to help depending on capacity and scope. We first confirm the fixed launch date, essential deliverables and areas that can be simplified, then propose a schedule that protects quality. Any rush fee is stated before work begins.
12Can our project remain confidential and out of your portfolio?+
Yes. Portfolio publication is optional. We can keep the work private, delay publication, or present it without identifying names when appropriate. We do not publish project information or supplied materials without permission.