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hello!

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 quarantine, I got really into the Super Smash Bros and fighting game scene. I never got to go to in-person events until the pandemic was over, so now I'm trying to cross off every major off my bucket list!

booth & merch photos

apparel

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

art prints

playmats

stickers

keychains

past events

2024

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
Get Some Game MarketGamingCharlotte, NCJan 21
Camel City Collector's ConGamingWinston-Salem, NCApr 15
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