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hello!

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I'm Max, a Japanese illustrator from North Carolina!Prior to doing conventions, I spent two years at Parsons Paris studying fashion. Now, I use what I learned to make handmade apparel and art!Over the pandemic, I got into fighting games and Super Smash Bros (kind of a natural progression from being a sweaty Yugioh player). One of my bucket list items is attending every major in the world!

booth & merch photos

apparel

All apparel is handmade by me- down to the ink formulas themselves.
I censor certain shirts at family-friendly events and always comply by event rules.

hats

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Currently, these are in my first sample round!

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hand fans

I bring these to summer events, idol events, and events that are streamed.

at-con commissions

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I offer 5 x 7 inch pen & ink or marker sketch commissions at conventions.

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playmats

Trading card game playmats - hand stitched.

KOFXV kabob charms

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Mix and match to create your own team!

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At certain events, if space allows it, I will bring a DIY keychain stand for King of Fighters XV.Attendees can search through the roster and select their mains, then put them on a wooden kabob stick and loop the key ring attachment to create their KOF team!Materials provided:
- extra-thick acrylic charms
- custom-length wooden kabob sticks
- silver ball chain loops

stickers

I will not being stickers to conventions that do not allow them.

keychains

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I have over 100 keychain designs and counting!

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past events

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Please click the button below to view past and upcoming tournaments I have tabled at.

2024

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EventEvent TypeLocationDate
RRG Gaming Pop Up MarketGamingRaleigh, NCFeb 10
Genesis XSuper Smash BrosSan Jose, CAFeb 16-18
RRG Hidden Block PartyGamingRaleigh, NCMar 3
Playthrough Gaming ConventionGamingRaleigh, NCMar 16-17
MAX MODEFighting GamesNorcross, GAMar 22-24
Stick DriftSuper Smash BrosHampton, VAApr 6
Texas ShowdownFighting GamesHouston, TXApr 26-28
RRG Summer ExpoGamingRaleigh, NCJun 15
EVOFighting GamesLas Vegas, NVJul 19-21

2023

EventEvent TypeLocationDate
Stick DriftSuper Smash BrosHampton, VAJun 17
Defend the NorthFighting GamesBrooklyn, NYJul 14-16
PatchworkSuper Smash BrosRaleigh, NCJul 15-16
ShineSuper Smash BrosWorcestor, MAAug 25-27
Summer JamFighting GamesCherry Hill, NJSep 1-3
Rise 'N GrindSuper Smash BrosWaco, TXOct 13-15
East Coast ThrowdownFighting GamesStamford, CTOct 20-22
Winters TideSuper Smash BrosAsheville, NCDec 2
Gate City GrappleFighting GamesGreensboro, NCDec 4
Northeast ChampionshipFighting GamesCherry Hill, NJDec 8-10