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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 24

Birthday art for the birthday boy 🥳
#ニア生誕祭2025 #draws #DeathNote

27-year-old Near from death note with his arms bent at his side and his hands close to his chest in a 't-rex' posture.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sorry for your loss. 😔💔

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 9

Ajin Week 25 - Day 7: Night
Baby Satou dressed as a cowboy trick or treating on Halloween night in the 1950s with some kids from the neighborhood.
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws

The scene is set in the 1950s on Halloween night and takes place in a neighborhood street.
Sam, dressed as a cowboy, is crouched over in the street and poking at a dead bird with a stick while his pillowcase of candy is discarded beside him. Behind him, another child, dressed as a yellow clown, is on the sidewalk holding the hand of a much younger child that's dressed like a black cat. The older child yells at Sam: Ewww Sam, leave that dead bird alone!

A picture of baby Satou in the same cowboy costume in the previous image in greater detail. His dress shirt is a vivid red with a tan plaid pattern on the upper half and white trim on the edges of the pattern. His cowboy pants are black and flared at the ends with white trim and a silhouetted image of a cowboy on a rearing horse swinging a rope printed on both legs near the bottom. He has a little holster for a gun and a cowboy hat tied around his chin to stay in place.
Satou is holding a pillowcase full of candy in one hand while pointing a toy gun at the camera with other hand yelling: Bang!

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ajin Week 25 - Day 6: Fav AU
A 2000s US High School AU. IDK if this my fav but I like it.
In this AU, Satou and Tanaka go to high school together. Satou is more preppy and popular. Tanaka dresses more alternatively & listens to metal.
Despite this, they have become friends.
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws

An Alternate universe illustration of Satou and Tanaka in which Satou is the same age as Tanaka and they go to a US high school together in the early 2000s. Satou is more preppy and popular. Tanaka dresses more alternatively and listens to metal - he has a beloved pair of baggy tripp pants but that's not pictured here.

Pictured is Tanaka and Satou in Tanaka's messy room. Satou is staying over Tanaka's house so Tanaka is trying to keep him entertained. He has clothes on the floor and a bunch of CDs & cassettes cluttering the top of his dresser sandwiched with a small media player and a purple lava lamp. Some of his homework has been precariously tossed on top. On a small shelf above his bed he has a wireless phone and an empty can of soda next to it.

Tanaka is sitting on this bed with his fists balled up in his lap expressing embarrassment.
Tanaka: I know it's no PS2 but this is what I have.

Meanwhile Satou is sitting cross-legged on the floor and digging through a cardboard box labeled, 'Kouji's old crap'. He is astonished to find a bunch of retro gaming paraphernalia. He has a NES Zapper gun in his left hand and in his right, a NES Zelda cartridge.
Satou: Holy shit, a golden Zelda cartridge.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 4

Tanaka isn't really being a hero. He just can't help but warn these girls. It's impulsive. He knows what's coming and he doesn't want them to die.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 4

Before this, he seems like just a henchman for Satou. It's true he does whatever Satou says but there's more to him than that. I also like how this isn't really a pleasant encounter. The girls find him creepy and I don't think Tanaka likes being perceived that way either.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ajin Week 25 - Day 5: Favorite Scene
This is a scene I've always loved involving Tanaka in the manga. It marks a turning point in his character.
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws

A redraw of a scene from Volume 4, Chapter 19 of Ajin in which Tanaka, with his hands in his pockets, turns to 3 teenage girls and says: That's not something you should do for fun. He is telling these girls not to check out a building downtown for fun since he knows Satou plans to blow it up. Not knowing Tanaka, the girls are visibly creeped out by him.

The context is that Tanaka was walking past these girls and overheard them. Aware of Satou's plan, he can't help but turn around and impulsively tell the girls not to go. Creeped out by their encounter with this weird guy they decide to go home.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 2

Ajin Week 25 - Day 4: Watermelon
Another Tanaka comic warm from the oven
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws #comics

A small silent comic with Tanaka from Ajin that takes place during the canon events of the manga.

From behind and at distance, we see Tanaka in a cap and mask in a grocery store staring down at a stall of watermelon on sale for 1500 yen. One hand is stuffed in his jacket while the other is holding a shopping cart.

In a closeup, we see that each watermelon is carefully cradled in foam wrapping to protect them from damage. Their stems are still attached and they have a beautiful and attractive green color.

It's nostalgic. Pictured is a memory of Tanaka as a child happily eating a slice of watermelon with a stack of comics waiting to be read as a fan keeps him cool in the summer heat.

Back to the present, we see Tanaka reacting to the memory. It's a happy memory but would he ever be able to feel like that again? Maybe having some watermelon might bring back a taste of the feeling.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Aug 1

Ajin Week 25 - Day 3: Fav Minor Character(s)
I made a graphic of possible albums, films and comics the Maryland gang might like. This was fun. I loved drawing their little faces.
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws

Title: Beloved Media Headcanons (For the Maryland Gang)

A 4 by 5 grid graphic of beloved media for the characters from the US state of Maryland in Ajin.

The first column consists of five characters. From the top: Suzuki Jun, Dr. Smith, Dr. Ikuya Ogura, Dr. Smith's Assistant and Jim.

The second column consists of music albums they like

The third column consists of films they like.

The fourth and final column consists of comics they like.

Going down the rows for each character.

Suzuki. Music: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles. Film: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy circa 2001 to 2003. Comics: One Piece by Eiichiro Oda.

Smith. Music: Secrets by Toni Braxton. Film: Clue circa 1985. Comics: The Chris Claremont era of Uncanny X-Men.

Ogura. Music: Are you Experienced by Jimi Hendrix. Film: Hana-Bi circa 1997. Comics: Any manga by Mitsuru Adachi.

Smith's assistant who has no real canon name I think. Music: Time by Electric Light Orchestra. Film: The Godfather Part II circa 1974. Comics: The Tick by Ben Edlund.

Last Row. Jim. Music: Stankonia by Outkast. Film: Scarface circa 1983. Comics: Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto.

End of graphic.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ajin Week 25 - Day 2: Heat, morning, fav relationship
I forced Okuyama and Tanaka to talk again. It's for their own good. Please get along ❤
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws #comics

Title: Breakfast

Setup: This 4 page comic takes place during the series and before the Forge arc but after Satou forms the rest of his group. Okuyama is in a tracksuit while Tanaka has his black leather jacket and slicked back hair.

Page 1
Okuyama yawns as he walks through an empty hallway. He nearly passes the doorway to the breakroom when Tanaka spots him.
Tanaka: Okuyama!
He beckons Okuyama to come over with a gesture.
Tanaka: Come sit with me.

Okuyama takes a seat at the fold-out table across from Tanaka. He notices that Tanaka's breakfast consists of leftover fried chicken and alcohol.

Page 2
Tanaka bites into a fried drumstick, tearing off a piece with his teeth and leaving crumbs everywhere. Drunk, he has to concentrate a little as he chews for a moment.
While eating still, he asks Okuyama if he's hungry and pushes the box of leftover chicken in Okuyama's direction.
Okuyama declines, slightly grossed out. Tanaka continues to eat offscreen.

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Tanaka: You know, I don't understand Gen and Takahashi!
Okuyama watches as Tanaka leans forward with the drumstick in his hand.

Tanaka: The legs are the best part!"
Tanaka waves the half-eaten drumstick at Okuyama who stares at it silently.

Okuyama tilts his head with an expression of curiosity.
Okuyama: Hey
Okuyama: Can I ask a question?"

Tanaka talks into a glass of alcohol.
Tanaka: Yeah, go ahead.

Okuyama points at Tanaka.
Okuyama: Aren't you hot in that thing?

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Tanaka looks down and places a hand on his jacket where Okuyama is pointing.
Okuyama: It's the middle of summer and you usually have it zipped up. It was 35 celsius yesterday.

Tanaka non-chalantly confirms this.
Tanaka: Oh, yeah.

Tanaka digs his fingers into the collar of his leather jacket and speaks with emphasis.
Tanaka: I'm hot as balls.
Tanaka: The lining of this thing reeks.

Tanaka: Every morning I have to spray it with vinegar.
In the background, a small doodle of a sleepy Tanaka is holding out his leather jacket away from him with one hand whilte spraying the lining with the other, his hair is still not yet made.

Okuyama politely replies: Huh!
However, Okuyama makes an internal assessment: He's like a lonely housewife. This poor guy. Does he have any idea he's being strung along by Mr. Satou? He tries so hard to look tough too.

Meanwhile, Tanaka becomes aware of the awkward silence between them and gets concerned.
Tanaka: Hellooo! Earth to Okuyama!

Okuyama is lost in his own thought process as he realizes something: And yet...

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Jul 27

Ajin Week 25 - Day 1: Favorite character & beach
Of course, I had to draw Tanaka. I drew something like a moment from a summer vacation long ago.
#ajinweek25 #ajin #draws

A younger Tanaka is in a shirt and cargo shorts. He is wading in the ocean with great concentration as waves splash around him.
Then, a large wave slams against his back and takes him by surprise.
Tanaka's clothes are soaked and he looks incredibly displeased. The water is now at ankle-level.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Jun 1

I need to finish posting these!
Tanaka drawings I did in March. Tanaka at graduation, Taxi Driver reference, during those 10 years
#ajin #draws

A picture of a young Tanaka Kouji making a peace sign with his hand in his school uniform at his graduation in the spring.

Tanaka Kouji with his short hair with his hands in his pockets in a military green jacket very similar to what Travis Bickle wears in the 1976 movie Taxi Driver. He has a somewhat downcast expression and a bitter smile.

A younger Tanaka Kouji in a hospital gown with a damp, sickly look receiving some kind of medication through an IV connected through his forearm. He's looking directly at the viewer.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Mar 26

More sleeping Tanaka
#ajin #draws

Tanaka restlessly sleeping on his side in a t-shirt and jeans with his hair messily slicked back. He's partly draped in an intense green light.

Tanaka with his hands stuffed in a leather jacket looking offscreen and visibly agitated.

Tanaka tightly curled up and sleeping on side in a t-shirt and boxer briefs. His hand partially covers his face and he has a peaceful-looking expression. He is lit warmly.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Mar 25

More Tanaka Doodles I made in March
#ajin #draws

Tanaka, with his short hair, sleeping in a bed with his arms crossed and his mouth hanging open

Tanaka, with his slicked-back hair and black leather jacket, looking at a ladybug on his finger with something like a sense of wonder.

Tanaka, in his short hair, leaning back with a half-eaten slice of pizza he just took a bite out of.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Mar 22

Thank you! ☺️

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Mar 22

Delectatio Morosa has been released as of 3/15!
When I first saw Conclave in October, I never would've imagined that it would get its own fan-made visual novel. It's very moving and beautiful labor of love.

You can play it at sneckoil.itch.io/delectatio-m...

#conclaveVN @conclavevn.bsky.social

A Conclave fanart illustration for the Conclave visual novel Delectatio Morosa. Cardinal Lawerence is in the foreground with a hand on his chest. Vincent, Bellini and Sister Agnes adorn the space around him. Vincent smiling down at Lawrence. Bellini side-eyes Vincent. Sister Agnes looks exasperated. In the background are Cardinals Adeyemi, Tedesco and Tremblay. Adeyemi and Tremblay are glaring at each other. Tedesco is holding his vape and looking forward at Cardinal Lawrence.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Mar 19

Some drawings of Tanaka I doodled in the past month. Coloring them and posting them as I finish
#ajin #draws

Tanaka at a three-fourths angle looking ahead with a calm, relaxed expression. His mid-length hair is let down and not slicked back like usual. He is rendered in colors of the golden hour: pinks, yellows, blues and purples.

Tanaka is surrounded by a shock of red, his face twisted with what seems like a look a betrayal.

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🌷PLUTO Art Zine @plutozine.art · Mar 1

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 22

My try at drawing this screenshot of MDR
#severance #draws

A painterly redraw of a screenshot from Severance of Mark S, Dylan G, Irving B and Helly R.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 22

Tales of Helena
#draws #severance #comics

Helena is crouched over in her winter coat during the ORTBO, shaping something from snow -- a cute little seal. Helena smiles diabolically at her creation before heading over to Irving's tent.
She pulls the snow seal out of her pocket and delicately places it in Irving's hand. Irving is expressionless as he takes it.
Made you a snow seal, she says.

Helena continues with a big friendly smile, In case you were-. Before she can finish her sentence, Irving crushes the snow seal in his hand spreading its snowy viscera everywhere. Helena's face falls, not expecting this.
She leaves Irving in his tent.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 22

Painting practice with Tanaka. Left is first attempt, Right is the second attempt
#ajin #draws

A portrait of Tanaka at chest level and above with his neck angled downwards with an uneasy smile.

A portrait of Tanaka at the neck and above. He's looking up and to the right.

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🌷PLUTO Art Zine @plutozine.art · Feb 9

Today's preview features Dr. Newton-Howard and Epsilon from a series of gorgeous 4-koma by @cloverinblue.bsky.social! ☀️

Preorders open now:
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(All proceeds go to Palestine Children's Relief Fund!)

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 7

That one theory about Helly R.
#draws #severance #comics

Helly, Mark, Irving and Dylan are all in the office, holding the missing posters for Miss Casey in their hands. Helly smiles smugly to herself as she thinks, 'Heh, these innies have no idea...'
She fights to contain the mirth in her smile. '-That I'm not Helly R.'
Not Helly reaffirms her mission: to fix her mistakes, ensure that Cold Harbor is completed and definitely nothing else. She finishes that thought as she looks at Mark S with a smitten, goo-goo-eyed look.

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 5

Posting an #ajinss24 request for Ritsu Nagai, Kei's mom for remberedink. I had a bunch of ideas but I settled on her as young mom and a school girl.
#ajin #draws

A slightly younger Ritsu Nagai in a cableknit sweater is holding Kei Nagai as an infant on her hip. She's staring straight ahead. Kei is in a blue onesie, gripping her sweater and looking at something else.

Ritsu Nagai as a high schooler. She's in uniform while standing at the bottom of a stairwell looking elsewhere with a bored expression. She's holding a school bag in one hand and a book in the other

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✨Clover🌟 @cloverinblue.bsky.social · Feb 5

#ajin #draws
I think after 2020, I'll give illustrations their own post

Tanaka in the snow, petting a golden retriever

Tanaka sitting in the snow, building a snowman. He's wrapping a scarf around it.

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