This dual-concept vector and digital illustration was custom-created for anime voice actor Paul Castro Jr. to use during his convention autograph sessions. The goal was to capture the unsettling duality of Hikaru from The Summer Hikaru Died. By creating two distinct versions—one genuinely happy and one terrifyingly intense—fans at the events could choose the print that best matched their favorite aspect of his performance and the character's nature.
My personal copy! Huge thanks to Paul for the amazing gold ink dedication to me.
Paul Castro Jr. with the final prints at the convention signature booth!
