Pinned News:

2021-11-07
My manga COSPLAY MARATHON 2XXX (issue 2) is now available on kindleunlimited. You can also find it on the WORKS page on this website. I had a lot of fun working on it. Check it out.

News:

2021-10-04
My manga COSPLAY MARATHON 2XXX is now available on kindleunlimited. You can also find it on the WORKS page on this website. I had a lot of fun working on it. Check it out.

2021-11-12
Cosplay Marathon 2XXX (Issue 2) will be coming out soon. I will also be posting a video review on Chinese alcoholic drinks soon too.

2021-10-09
Check out my Mt Fuji Tote Bag. You can purchase it on my Zazzle page. Up to 40% Off Tote Bags and Face Masks when you use the code SPOOKYWEEKND (Valid until 10/10/2021 11:59:59 PM Pacific Time)

2021-10-07
Got to try out Haku Gin and Kikkoman Plum Wine.

2021-10-05
Got to try out Haku Vodka and Chocolate Nigori.

2021-10-04
My manga COSPLAY MARATHON 2XXX is now available on kindleunlimited. You can also find it on the WORKS page on this website. I had a lot of fun working on it. Check it out.

2021-10-04
I added two new products to my Store page. A cup and a tote bag featuring my Mt Fuji design. Check them out.

2021-09-30
I'm finally done with my comic book (manga) series. I will be posting the cover image of the 3rd and final issue on my Patreon page within the hour of this posting. The series is titled COSPLAY MARATHON 2XXX. I will be releasing each issue per month as a digital copy on Amazon in the very near future. I'm also looking into releasing paperback issues for those who want a physical copy.

2021-09-09
I posted the covers for the first two issues of my comic on my Patreon page. Subscribe and check them out.

2021-09-09
Finally, another sake video. I really need to work on putting out more video on a consistent basis.

2021-08-10
I was experimenting with the slo-motion capture at Redondo Beach with my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. It came out a lot better than expected.

2021-07-20
I have been gone for a while. Here is a short update video.

2021-05-08
Here is the revised version. The audio is now synced with the video.

2021-5-8
Had to disable my latest video. Audio issues. A revised version will be made available soon.

2021-5-4
The video I recently posted on Patreon is now available for everyone else. I did a review on 3 types of sake (Gekkeikan Zipang Mango, Hana Awaka Peach and Peach Waka no Megumi). Check it out.

2021-5-1
I just posted another product review about sake 酒 on my Patreon page (members get early access to my videos and sketches).

2021-4-14
My sake product review video is now available for everyone to watch. I hope you like it.

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2021-4-10
I have a new video coming out soon. This one recorded OK. I will be uploading it for Patreon patrons to see first. I will post it for everyone else to see at a later date in the near future.

2021-3-21
A sake video I was working on didn't come out well. I will create another video once I get a new recording device.

2021-3-11
Been a long while since I did a product review. This one I review 1 year and nearly 2 years aged CHOYA, plus Hello Kitty sake (never thought I would one day be drinking Hello Kitty sake).


2021-3-3
Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I did a product review. I posted a review on my Patreon page about 1 year aged CHOYA and Hello Kitty sake. It will be there for a while. Patrons on my Patreon page get early access to my works.


2021-1-3
Hello everyone. Unfortunately, my mother passed away on December 15th, 2020. I had setup a Gofundme page for those who would like to help out with funeral costs. Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated.



2020-12-25
Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!!


2020-12-11
I added some pages from the manga I'm curretly working on. You can see them plus other works of mine on my Patreon page. For $1.00 a month you will get early access to sketches (rough drafts and final versions) including pages to any manga I'm currently working on.


2020-11-27
I added new face masks on the STORE page. The image I used for the cotton and cotton/poly blend is the sketch I did of Mt Fuji.


2020-11-20
I'm getting closer to the end of the manga I am working on. Currently, it will be 3 issues. Haven't decided a release date yet, but it looks like I will release it within the first 6 months of 2021. I will post some pages on my Patreon page within the next 5 days. Oh yeah, I finally decided on the title. I will release that when the manga is fully complete.


2020-09-26
I added the full pencil version of Akiko Magazine Cover on the Gallery page. I hope you like it.


2020-09-15
Become a member of my Patreon page for $1.00 a month. It will give you early access to sketches (rough drafts and final versions) including pages to any manga I'm currently working on.


2020-09-13
You can now view a snip-it of a sketch I titled Akiko Magazone Cover on the Gallery page or you can view the full pencil version now by becoming a Patron Member on my Patreon page.


2020-07-26
I uploaded the color version of Mt Fuji ukiyo-e style on the Gallery page. Check it out.


2020-07-18
I uploaded the full version of the Japanese garden Katsura Rikyu on the Gallery page. Check it out.


2020-07-16
I finally tried creating ukiyo-e picture. It came out better than I hoped. I still think it could have been better. It is of Mt Fuji. You can currently view it on my Patreon page.


2020-07-11
Looking to purchase new tote bags, then look now further. Akiko relaxing in her room and Akiko striking a pose for Hollywood. Click on the items below or visit the STORE page. Use promo code SUMMERZPICKS to get 30% (Valid until 7/11/2020 11:59:59 PM).

2020-07-11
Looking to purchase new face masks, then look now further. To purchase Cherry Blossoms and the Lantern masks click on the items below or visit the STORE page.

2020-07-04
I know it has been a while, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!

2020-05-04
My video is finally online. Check it out.

2020-05-02
I just finished recording a short video about umeshu. I think will have it uploaded by Monday at the latest.

2020-04-17
This is a snip-it of the Japanese garden Katsura Rikyu. This took me 15 years to complete. To view the full size become a Patron on my Patreon page.

2020-04-15
Looking to purchase a new notebook, then look now further. Purchase the Akiko Notebooks right here. Use promo code SPRINGSALE40 to get 40% (Valid until 4/17/2020 11:59:59 PM). For more items go to my STORE page (All other items in my store are 15% off during this sale).

2020-04-12
I just uploaded a color version on my Patreon account.

2020-04-09
I'm testing out embedding Facebook and Twitter feeds. Not sure if I will keep them here.

2020-04-07
Looking to purchase a new case for your iPhone 11 Pro Max then look now further. Purchase the Akiko iPhone case right here. Use promo code CARDSNCRAFTS to get 25% (Valid until 4/8/2020 11:59:59 PM PST). For more items go to my STORE page.

2020-04-03
I just added a sketch to the GALLERY. It is in the manga I'm currently working on. There will be a color version in the near future. I will upload it to my Patreon page once it is done.

2020-03-27
I just added a short vlog to the VIDEOS page. I may do more of these.

2020-03-11
Sorry I haven't posted any updates in a while. Some personal stuff came up I had to take care of. Well, I've been working on building an online store. I had it for quite a while, but I never really used it. I have some merchandise posted on the STORE page. I will be adding more merchandise in the future. I hope you enjoy the merchandise!

2020-01-14
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I know I'm a bit late, but better late than never. I have been busy lately working on the storyboard for my manga. I will upload a some sketches from it soon. I am also planning on what videos I will be creating and posting to YouTube. Had to re-upload some old videos. Gonna be a busy year.

2019-11-26
I just uploaded the full audio manga version of Salaryman Kusunagi on the VIDEOS page. I hope you enjoy it. Special Thanks to the voice actors.

2019-10-31
I just uploaded a sketch of Akiko I did back in 2017 on the GALLERY page. An old friend modeled for this sketch. Special thanks to her.

2019-10-18
I just uploaded a short clip from my manga Salaryman Kusunagi on the VIDEOS page. It is my first time doing voice acting. Even though I sound terrible, I had fun doing this project.

2019-10-16
I just uploaded a sketch I did back in 2016 on the GALLERY page. It has been on my Patreon page since 2018.

2019-10-14
Currently, working on an audio manga for my manga Salaryman Kusunagi. First time doing this. Hopefully, this works out well. I'm thinking about doing some animated short videos in the near future.

2019-9-23
The video is now available on the VIDEO page. I will have to change that to VIDEOS.

2019-9-23
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to post the video. Been having internet connection issues.

2019-9-21
I finally filmed another video. I'm in the middle of editing it. I will try to have it out late Monday afternoon.

2019-9-7
The image I used for the Kinokuniya Tote Bag Contest is now available to view on the Gallery page. I will be entering another contest soon for ART street. The theme for that contest is Autumn. Brainstorming time.

2019-8-21
I just uploaded a design for a contest by the bookstore Kinokuniya. I hope I win this contest.

2019-7-27
I will be working on a creating a 360 degree panorama picture of mainly Macross products that I have. Other stuff will be from other anime series and probably some non-anime stuff too (I'm definitely keeping my Bruce Lee poster in the picture).

2019-7-16
I added a sketch I have been working on to the Gallery page. I will post a full size scan once it is completely done.

2019-6-22
I finally finished and uploaded the video. It is a review about the MACROSS SDF-1 toy from Master Made. You can now view it on the Videos page. I hope you like it.

2019-6-6
I added an image of the video I shot recently to the Gallery page. Unfortunately, I need to do a re-shoot.

2019-6-3
Tonight, I will start working on filming a short video. Hopefully, it turns out well. I will post an image of what the video will be about sometime this week.

2019-5-29
I added the finished version of Mt Fuji on the Gallery page.

2019-5-26
I added a rough sketch of Mt Fuji on the Gallery page. I'm not sure if I will be coloring this one.

2019-5-21
I added some random pictures I took to the Photos page. Next time I'm at Hermosa Beach, I will take more pictures.

2019-5-16
The color version of cherry blossoms in front of a udon lantern is now available on the Gallery page. Had fun working on this piece.

2019-5-6
I finished the sketch of cherry blossoms in front of a udon lantern. You can view it on the Gallery page. I will work on coloring it in a day or two.

2019-4-29
I just added a rough sketch of cherry blossoms in front of a lantern on the Gallery page. I will probably add more cherry blossoms before I finalize it.

2019-4-24
I just added a panel from a manga I am working on to the Gallery page.

2019-4-13
You can now view my manga Salaryman Kusunagi on kindleunlimited.

2019-4-11
I just added a colored version of Akiko rollerskating on my Patreon account. If you want to check it out and other colored sketches I have not released anywhere, sign up and become a Patron.

2019-4-6
I added some pictures I took at Redondo Beach this past Sunday to the PHOTOS page.

2019-3-31
I added some picture to the PHOTOS page I took back in 2012 from Rose Hill Park, Montecito Height, Los Angeles, CA.

2019-3-30
When you get a chance check out my art book Summer: File 01 and manga Milk Blue Sky on Kindle Unlimited.

2019-3-25
I added the finished pencil version of Akiko rollerskating on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on the GALLERY page. The palm tree leaves still need work.

2019-3-21
I added a sketch of Akiko rollerskating on the Venice Beach Boardwalk on the GALLERY page. Will be working on the color version soon.

2019-3-17
I added some photos I took at Redondo Beach to the PHOTOS page.

2019-3-13
I just added the first photo on the PHOTOS page. More on the way.

2019-3-12
One of my hobbies is amateur photography. I figured since I have have a new phone with a good camera, I will start posting some photos here in the near future.

2019-3-7
The color version of Akiko playing a taiko drum has been uploaded to my Patreon page. To view it and other colored sketched I have posted on there, just sign up and become a Patron to my page. For details check out my Patreon page.

2019-3-6
I added another sketch of Akiko playing a taiko drum. I have posted this one on Facebook and Twitter before, but I added a torii in the background GALLERY page. The colored version will be added to my Patreon page in a few days.

2019-2-15
I added another sketch to the GALLERY page. This character is from the manga I am working. Currently, nearly done with the second issue. The third issue will be the last issue.

2019-2-7
I added a sketch to the GALLERY page. It is an incomplete sketch of the Japanese tea garden Katsura Rijyu. I do have the completed version, but I haven't scanned it yet.

2018-12-16
Sorry I have been gone for a while. School and other stuff came up. I plan on posting some videos and sketches starting next month.

2018-07-27
I added 3 new images to the Gallery page in the New Manga section. I will be working on creating a video review this weekend. I will try to post it sometime next week.

2018-06-23
I added a new video to the VIDEO page. It is a short video called Ranka's Weather Forecast.

2018-06-06
I added a Video page. I will be posting some videos I created on that page. Plus some stuff I filmed at events. The current video posted there is a product review I did on the Lynn Minmay model that came out a few year back. Check it out.

2018-05-26
This website address will be changing very soon. I will be posting the new address on my social media pages.

2018-05-21
I made some major changes on the Works page. You can now view all my Works for FREE (this is temporary). In the future, I will be changing that policy to a trial feature and priced.

2018-05-10
Sorry I have been gone for a long time. Gonna be making some changes this website. Hopefully, it will work. If not, I will have to use another website service with a different website address. I will be getting back to drawing very soon.

2018-01-18
I entered a manga contest on Medibang. Unfortunately, I had to rush it due to the deadline was near, so I couldn't add a few more pages I had planned to have in it. Check it out. I hope you like it. The title of my manga is called Salaryman Kusunagi

2017-10-30
Website address changed to https://kaseimart.weebly.com

2017-09-07
For those of you who do not know, the first manga I created is called Milk Blue Sky. You can read it using the Amazon Kindle app. It is also part of Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, so don't forget to lend a copy out to a friend.

2017-08-08
Here it is. My video game review of Super Spacefortress Macross. I hope you like it.

2017-03-22
I just added a new sketch to the top of the Gallery page. I worked on it a while back. Still deciding if I will color it. I hope you like it.

2017-02-25
I am currently selling some manga and anime art books on my eBay account. Check it out if you are interested.

2017-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Made some changes to this website. You can now view Summer: File 01 and Milk Blue Sky for free on the Works page. I also added Grape Fruit Juice on the Works page.

2016-09-27
Sorry for the lack of updates. Work schedule changes has made it difficult to focus on drawing my manga. I am currently on the 13th page. It will be released in 3 parts. For those who don't know I have a YouTube page. There are a handful of vlogs and product reviews I created. Check it out.

2016-08-31
Below is a link to a Promo ePackage I am putting out. It contains the first manga I self-published and a few more things. I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to share this https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-M-l_E3Js68ZDVPclN1Rms3amM

2016-06-24
My Patreon page is now active. Check out the my page and the Rewards for those who become a Patron. For those of you who are not familiar with Patreon, it is a crowdfunding site which allows for funding for as low as $1 monthly. Go to my page and help support me by becoming a Patron (click on the big red button "Become A Patron"). Also, check out the Rewards for those who become a Patron. http://www.patreon.com/kaseim

2016-03-31
I'm back. Surgery is done and the pain has went down enough for me to go back to doing some drawing. I will continue working on the storyboard of a short story I created.

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2016-02-16
My manga and art book back are back on Amazon Kindle. The links to them are on the Works page.

2016-02-16
Lately, I have been selling used manga and illustration books through eBay. Currently, there is a small selection. If you are interested in purchasing used manga and illustration books from me, check out my eBay page.

2016-01-25
I'm back from hiatus for a while. I have a lot of work to do. I uploaded a new sketch on my social media accounts.

2015-09-30
Yesterday, I uploaded a short story manga to my website risingANIME. It is called Grape Soda Juice. I used Comipo! software to create generate the entire manga.

2015-09-27
I'm currently working on a new story. I hope I will be done writing it within the next two weeks so I can start working on the character designs.
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