Project Ukiyo-e Heroes re-imagines classic video game heroes as old style Japanese illustrations in the ukiyo-e style. It fits well, doesn’t it? The battles! The action! The mythical characters! Now, to take this remix to its ultimate perfection, let’s hand-print it in the traditional woodblock style, or rather, let this young Japanophile artist Jed Henry and his friend, one of Japan’s most skilled printmakers, old-timer David Bull do it together with a little Kickstart help. From Mario speeding down the street in a rickshaw to Pokemon battles to Zelda, but as if it was going down hundreds of years ago.
This David bro must be the oldest living weaboo on the planet.
Seems like an awesome idea, though, and some cool looking prints.
Although I'm not sure I'd pay what they're asking for each print.