Atsushi Ohkubo (Artist Analysis)

Got another one out at last. This time tackling Atsushi Okubo artist and writer for Soul Eater and Fire Force.
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[@Hymn_]

Ngl i like his cartoonish artsyle. It just looks different and not just your average japanese artsyle. But it gets more "realistic" in Fire Force, still overall i like his artsyle.

[@doandadrestarahma5290]

I really dig the 'simple artstyle made complex' thing

[@Hymn_]

@@doandadrestarahma5290 i always like it when artist do that

[@sebl1199]

so realistic that he put pictures of some woman in it 😭😭

[@demonpizzax7276]

What I love about Ohkubo is that during soul eater’s manga run he was very VERY experimental with the way he shades the way he colors and the way he does perspective, not to mention some of his work it took a lot of inspiration from American comic books Japanese and American graffiti art and Gorillaz and other music album covers

[@another_361]

That's explain why when I see Soul and Shinra remember me a bit of 2D and Murdoc

[@shyghost4695]

I’m pissed because Soul Eater Not could’ve been a story about Maka’s mother, Spirit and, Stein in the academy along with the rest of the teachers. That would’ve been very interesting imo

[@Chris_Travis_Scott_Joplin]

I remember watching this as a kid just thinking it was so cool seeing black characters in an anime. And the way he draws eyes. Coolest shit ever. When I look at his art I feel like he is very inspired and has a lot of fun while he’s drawing.

[@Chris_Travis_Scott_Joplin]

Also nice Catherine music

[@graciefloyd1927]

I always see anime analyses but never on the art style, which I love! This definitely has a ton of potential and I look forward to your future videos!

[@Namukir]

Thank you! More is definitely on the way. 😁

[@MadDogRyan]

His art style has been a huge influence on my art style and senses of World design I love how atmospheric his backgrounds are along with how simple and effective his art style is

[@mistagoodvibesyt6333]

His noses in soul eater looks like skeletons I don’t know it’s Attentionally or accidental do to characters are soul reapers or grim reaper which I thought was cool

[@daystar5063]

Great observation it adds to the halloween vibe

[@mistagoodvibesyt6333]

@@daystar5063 I remember I was video talking about the series but I can’t remember the name tho

[@user-iq2pn8ph3n]

My fav thing about his art style is how the eyes slant more to the side like souls or cronas

[@linnedarinne]

This series is very entertaining and insanely helpful. It'd be cool to see you tackle other artists like Gege Akutami, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, etc. On another note, great video!

[@Namukir]

I'm glad you like the series! And yes, those are 2 artists I definitely plan to tackle relatively soon. Especially Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. 😁

[@RyszardPoster27]

1:21 Correction: The name is spelled 大久保　篤 (I added a space for clarity, but usually you don't need one). It's good to remember, that Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Hungarian names are in a different order than the English ones. It's surname first, then given name.

[@ANIMEHYPE_OFFICIAL]

Do you think he does all of fire force traditionally? I noticed the backgrounds are so well drawn and so detailed it made me wonder if it’s not digital ?

[@rephaelandom1718]

broo i always thought the way ohkubo rendered clothes was out of this world, fantastic video!

[@Sappysappster]

This video captures exactly what I like about his style thanks for this for my art journey

[@aryosetyo7788]

Ohkubo sensei is really an unique manga artist, he can make a very good chara design based on my taste. Btw, have you checked out food wars manga artist? How is your impression about it?

[@Namukir]

Yes actually, I did do some sleuthing on the food wars artist. (And finished the entire manga lol) definitely someone that I will do in the future considering I can pull lots of artist material from him.

[@harsyakiarraathallah2222]

I kinda like How he is so Expressive with his Art style, his art look Cartoonish and Uniq they most.

[@Jetxdog]

Love this guys art very versatile, cool vid man

[@Namukir]

Thank you!!

[@ortussiridus1680]

I'm so happy you go out of your way to analyze "underground" artist. I LOVE FF and SE and ohkubos unique and gritty style is one of my biggest inspirations, next to many others like murata and boichi. His dynamism is amazing and I love the lunatic and cartoony style these manga have. Not only that, he surely takes inspiration from many unorthodox things, as well as design and fabulousness, making his color pages stick out with a glassy, and haunted texture unique to him. Truly a master of the Arts with his fight scenes, which immerse you in the silly worlds of both series. But isn't afraid to get "raunchy" With his horror inspirations, with the aforementioned lunatic style.

[@TheKingWhoWins]

Thanks for this video. I really appreciate people who put actual effort into manga/anime topic videos

[@NorthVilla]

I do agree to his cartoon ish style, but he's really good with details.

[@blacku1841]

Amazing analysis !!

[@Namukir]

Thank you so much!

[@A-dth6wdh]

I absolutely love this art style. Nice channel, I gave it a sub

[@montreal.screwjob]

really digging your artist analysis videos!!

[@fall5923]

He makes black characters so cool and stylish, my favorite was the one that transformed into a knife and sniper.

[@SB-rf2ye]

You have a really great idea for your channel. Subscribed.

[@okn3297]

Cool concept, also enjoyed the Catherine ost in the background

[@RealLifeIronMan]

I glad you pointed out the noses. When I first saw Soul Eater as a kid, the noses where really distracting to me, as they made me think of pig noses. The noses grew on me though and I have to say Soul Eater heavily influenced my work as a graphic designer and graffiti artist.

[@theceoofbasedandlitswagger2456]

My gosh the Air Gear ost at the end...gives me chills every time.

[@chiphxncho9501]

I appreciate his style so much soul eater was definitely a style I adopted when I was in elementary/middle school for a while.

[@jamzee_]

How is everyone’s first anime… Oran Highschool Hostclub followed by Soul Eater. Everyone i know, it’s the same. Their first is Oran, followed by soul eater. And im no different. I still fawn over the twins.

[@ShizuruRavenRobin026]

I'm going to miss seeing him do manga I wish he do a part 2 for soul eater just to show is the character older like in there 20s out of school

[@MangaBear]

Nice job

[@wardragon4319]

Your so underated

[@AubreyTheKing]

No lie, Atsushi Ohkubo is my favorite artist! The man is AMAZING at drawing!

[@jmc2830]

i've now watched both fire force and soul eater (the anime, i've heard the manga is actually better but i haven't got around to it) and i have to say, i really appreciate 2nd rate mangaka like ohkubo. they aren't genuis story writers, they aren't the best artists. but they can still bring unique ideas to the table that are more then enough keep your attention. not everyone has to be oda or Miura. there will always be a place for stories like soul eater and fire force.

[@we1rdo_man]

I like

[@catboxghost]

All hail Atsushi Ohkubo

[@GLN5]

Ohkubo Atsushi is one of my best artist.

[@Baamthe25th]

Ohkubo style is cool AF

[@wardragon4319]

Just got your 900th subscribe r

[@bigscheesy4982]

Btw you can tell from the stylistic difference the backgrounds and effects are mostly done by assistants, just wanted to point that out, most mangaka only draw the characters and effects surrounding fight scene stuff

[@tjreed7797]

could you do one for the artist of nejimaki kagyuu?

[@raidenstark315]

Next vidoe should be rumiko takahashi's art style

[@Namukir]

She’s definitely on the list. I think I’ll get to her soon.

[@Homodemon]

Aw come on, don't be so hard on NOT! Is a nice low stakes fluffy reading, I specially liked that he decided to make an entire series just to explain the ins and outs of Shibuzen/DWMA without doing those anoying exposition infodump pauses in the main story that are so prevalent in shonen Also he drew that one while he was simultaneously about to finish Soul Eater, I say that's pretty impressive to have two series running at the same time and work in then at the same time (considering that NOT was weekly while SE was Monthly)

[@beauangelo259]

I know this is A old video but what is the song in the beginning it’s so catchy

[@bingevilla]

theres a disparity in art style between fire force and soul eater. it a cus soul eater was a monthly manga and fire force a weekly. I personally like his soul eater style since it had a nice in between of experimental and grounded art style but at the same time i love how more punk-y fire force looked

[@glass-yuzu]

Im sad you didn't talk more about B. Ichi... it's a bit janky, but B.Ichi is full of a ton of cool art and fantastic ideas

[@a-kiespina3923]

Tite Kubo analysis when?

[@shukohs]

Ouran W

[@brandy6650]

Be cool to learn how to draw black people like him someday

[@bibip12345]

That was Boichi

[@iborodavid7243]

Bro really said "o-gun"...its pronounced "oh-GOON" the stress is on the goon and does not drop