Disney Princesses and Sailor Moon Drawn in a Style That is Greatly Influenced by Traditional Japanese Prints
Her attention to detail is impeccable.
Ukiyo-e remains one of Japan's most recognizable art forms, and its influence still shows up in surprising places today. The traditional woodblock style, known for its elegant lines and vivid scenes, has inspired countless modern reinterpretations.
That mix of old and new is exactly what makes this project stand out. Artist Ono Tako reimagined Disney princesses and Sailor Moon characters through a traditional Japanese lens, creating a series that feels both familiar and completely fresh.
The result is a playful crossover that gives classic characters a very different kind of beauty. Read on.
Snow White Taking a Bite of the Queen's Infamous Apple
TwitterLove the Hairstyle
TwitterInstead of the Usual Glass Slipper, Cinderella is Trying on a Traditional Japanese Geta
TwitterPretending as If She Doesn't Already Know It Will Fit
TwitterThe Little Mermaid Seemingly Drowning Underwater
TwitterThe style shift makes every character feel newly framed.
Frozen's Elsa Taking Care of Her Younger Sister Anna
TwitterOlaf Seems to Be Struggling Here
TwitterEven the smallest details keep the joke going.
It also reminded me of the friend group upset about charging for nature photography prints.
And Last but Not Least, Sailor Moon!
TwitterPeople immediately fell in love with Ono Tako's art and expressed it in the comments below:
People Immediately Fell in Love with Ono Tako's Art and Expressed It in the Comments Below:
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