Welcome to AkaTako - your USA based source (with a small outpost in Europe) for underground and hard to find Japanese art: signed art books, limited edition prints and posters, licensed enamel pins and t-shirts, artist produced postcards and mini books, original drawings and paintings, and lots more. We ship worldwide!
Not sure where to start? Check out the more popular artists and items just below. A bit further down the page is a news feed of everything going on with AkaTako.

THE LATEST NEWS

Jul 23, 2014

Brand new book "Yumenozoki" (Glimse of a Dream) featuring over 150 full color works by Toshio Saeki which were originally printed in SM Select between 1972 - 1984. Book is full of the erotic grotesque artworks that Saeki is well known for but which haven't been printed in other books as far as I can tell.

Toshio Saeki Yumenozoki front coverToshio Saeki Yumenozoki inside page

Book is SIGNED inside the front cover. Click the images above for more details and photos.


Jul 22, 2014

Brand new softcover book "Simon Doll" features 46 dolls created between 1960 and 2014. Very well photographed, most dolls have several angles, wide shots, and close ups to reveal the intricate details of Simon Yotsuya's work.

Simon Yotsuya Simon Doll front coverSimon Yotsuya Simon Doll inside page

Book is SIGNED inside the front cover. Click the images for more details and photos.


Jul 17, 2014

Two mini booklets featuring the dolls of Mari Shimizu have just been added. "Manifeste du Pop Surrealisme" is a larger size with full color photos and Japanese text; "Ashes to Ashes" is a little smaller with full color photos and a Japanese/English story.

Mari Shimizu Manifeste du Pop Surrealisme SIGNEDMari Shimizu Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust
Mari Shimizu
"Manifeste du Pop Surrealisme"
Mari Shimizu
"Ashes to Ashes"

Click the images above for more photos and additional information.


Jul 17, 2014

Self-published mini book featuring 4 panel comics by Shintaro Kago. "Four Part Manga" is packed with tongue in cheek humor and a good dose of violence! Signed inside the front cover.

Shintaro Kago Four Part Manga SIGNEDShintaro Kago Four Part Manga SIGNED

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Jul 9, 2014

Now available, two original Namio Harukawa drawings with pink accents and three full color originals! The first two have colored pencil accents and were drawn in 2005. The full color originals are watercolor and colored pencil, painted in 2014.

Namio Harukawa Drawing 27 Namio Harukawa Drawing 28 Namio Harukawa Drawing 29 Namio Harukawa Drawing 30 Namio Harukawa Drawing 31

Click the images for more details or to purchase. Ships direct from New York, NY.


Jul 9, 2014

Three lovely new Shintaro Kago original paintings are now available by special order. Just send an inquiry - ships for free direct from Tokyo to you.

Shintaro Kago Polka Dot 3 original painting Shintaro Kago Rabbit original painting Shintaro Kago Railroad original painting
Shintaro Kago
Polka Dot 3 painting
Shintaro Kago
Rabbit painting
Shintaro Kago
Railroad painting

Click the images or titles for more information.


Jul 9, 2014

Four original artworks by Uziga Waita are now available by special order. Just send an inquiry to confirm availability and you can own an original by the master of extreme eroguro. Originals range from subtle to outright gore - something for everyone!

Uziga Waita Apocalypse original Uziga Waita Egg Slicer original Uziga Waita Greedy Girl original Uziga Waita Unpainted Face original
Uziga Waita
Apocalypse
Uziga Waita
Egg Slicer
Uziga Waita
Greedy Girl
Uziga Waita
Unpainted Face

Click the images or titles for more information or to send an inquiry.


Jun 25, 2014

Now in stock, cotton canvas reusable shopping bag featuring artwork by Toshio Saeki! Easily hangs on your shoulder and stands at the ready to help you carry your stuff around.

Toshio Saeki Shopping Bag


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