We've seen everything from Patrick Swayze tattoos to braille tattoos, so manga tattoos really don't seem that far fetched; in fact, with the popularity of Japanese cartoons, it's surprising we don't see more of these.
The gallery shows pictures of manga tattoos which focus heavily on super heroes and anime warriors. Interestingly, both Google and Flickr searches reveal that the majority of manga tattoos posted online are themed around strong yet curvaceous female characters.
Sources for pictures of manga tattoos: japundit | zimbio | puffodrax | ivan o | millermz | opacity | gemma denise | saiyaman | paradisetattoogathering | blkphoenix
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anime Tattoos
- Anime tattoos are becoming popular in the tattoo industry and are focused on strong, curvaceous female characters.
- Manga Heroes Tattoos
- Manga hero tattoos are gaining popularity and represent an opportunity for artists to design unique tattoos.
- Japanese Cartoon Ink
- Japanese cartoon ink is a growing trend in the tattoo industry and represents a cultural and artistic opportunity.
Where This Applies
- Tattoo Industry
- The tattoo industry can capitalize on the growing trend of anime and manga tattoos by creating new designs and styles.
- Anime and Manga Industry
- The anime and manga industry can expand its market by collaborating with tattoo artists to design and market anime-themed tattoos.
- Art Industry
- Artists can explore the trend of Japanese cartoon ink and create new styles and techniques for tattoo art.
