Jon J. Murakami
@jonjmurakami.bsky.social
Freelance cartoonist on Oahu Hawaii best known for the Local Kine greeting cards, comic strips, and punny cartoons and parodies ^_^
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Aloha, everyone! Here’s a “Calabash” comic strip I drew that was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser several years ago. Not sure if many of you caught this joke - Hawaii has a local version of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” also called “Numbah One Day of Christmas.” Happy Holidays, everyone! 😊
December 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Aloha, everyone! Here’s a “Calabash” comic strip I drew that was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser several years ago. Not sure if many of you caught this joke - Hawaii has a local version of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” also called “Numbah One Day of Christmas.” Happy Holidays, everyone! 😊
ART VS ARTIST 2025!
I’ve been fortunate to do what I love, tho I feel I’ve done less productivity-wise than in years. Mahalo for your support, laughter at my toons, and friendship! Hoping to get back on track in 2026! 🙂 Aloha, have a safe, happy holiday season! ^_^
#artvsartist #artvsartist2025
I’ve been fortunate to do what I love, tho I feel I’ve done less productivity-wise than in years. Mahalo for your support, laughter at my toons, and friendship! Hoping to get back on track in 2026! 🙂 Aloha, have a safe, happy holiday season! ^_^
#artvsartist #artvsartist2025
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
ART VS ARTIST 2025!
I’ve been fortunate to do what I love, tho I feel I’ve done less productivity-wise than in years. Mahalo for your support, laughter at my toons, and friendship! Hoping to get back on track in 2026! 🙂 Aloha, have a safe, happy holiday season! ^_^
#artvsartist #artvsartist2025
I’ve been fortunate to do what I love, tho I feel I’ve done less productivity-wise than in years. Mahalo for your support, laughter at my toons, and friendship! Hoping to get back on track in 2026! 🙂 Aloha, have a safe, happy holiday season! ^_^
#artvsartist #artvsartist2025
More 4x6” sketches are now available for purchase! Many have been touched up! 😊. Feel free to message me to check availability. The sale runs from 12/15 to 12/31/25. You can pay easily through PayPal or Venmo. Each piece is only $15, with a flat $5 shipping fee no matter how many you order! 😃
December 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
More 4x6” sketches are now available for purchase! Many have been touched up! 😊. Feel free to message me to check availability. The sale runs from 12/15 to 12/31/25. You can pay easily through PayPal or Venmo. Each piece is only $15, with a flat $5 shipping fee no matter how many you order! 😃
A cornball mashup I had for a while: Suoer Mario Bros & the Kikaida Bros… ok… moving on… ^_^;
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A cornball mashup I had for a while: Suoer Mario Bros & the Kikaida Bros… ok… moving on… ^_^;
Whoops, missed a day! More 4x6” sketches on sale! Many touched up and added backgrounds 😊 Message me for availability. Sale from 12/15-12/31/25. Payment via PayPal or Venmo. Each piece $15, shipping $5 regardless of quantity! 😀
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Whoops, missed a day! More 4x6” sketches on sale! Many touched up and added backgrounds 😊 Message me for availability. Sale from 12/15-12/31/25. Payment via PayPal or Venmo. Each piece $15, shipping $5 regardless of quantity! 😀
More 4x6” sketches on sale! Message me for availability. Sale from 12/15-12/31/25. Payment via PayPal or Venmo. Each piece $15, shipping $5 regardless of quantity!
December 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
More 4x6” sketches on sale! Message me for availability. Sale from 12/15-12/31/25. Payment via PayPal or Venmo. Each piece $15, shipping $5 regardless of quantity!
I still have a LOT of sketches, so it's time to have a sale, hoping to make room for newer sketches for next year! ^_^ SO HERE WE GO AGAIN! DEC 15-31 ***END OF THE YEAR SALE ON 4x6" ORIGINALS*** $15+$5 SHIPPING. Please message me with the number you'd like! Paypal & Venmo only! Mahalo, all!
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I still have a LOT of sketches, so it's time to have a sale, hoping to make room for newer sketches for next year! ^_^ SO HERE WE GO AGAIN! DEC 15-31 ***END OF THE YEAR SALE ON 4x6" ORIGINALS*** $15+$5 SHIPPING. Please message me with the number you'd like! Paypal & Venmo only! Mahalo, all!
Aloha, all! ^_^ Reposting one of my favorite holiday comic strips I drew. It’s been getting colder here in Hawaii!
•Keep smiling everyone and stay safe! Have a great Sunday, all!^_^
#jonjmurakami #comic #snowman #shaveice #hawaii
•Keep smiling everyone and stay safe! Have a great Sunday, all!^_^
#jonjmurakami #comic #snowman #shaveice #hawaii
December 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Aloha, all! ^_^ Reposting one of my favorite holiday comic strips I drew. It’s been getting colder here in Hawaii!
•Keep smiling everyone and stay safe! Have a great Sunday, all!^_^
#jonjmurakami #comic #snowman #shaveice #hawaii
•Keep smiling everyone and stay safe! Have a great Sunday, all!^_^
#jonjmurakami #comic #snowman #shaveice #hawaii
Surprise commission for @usagi.goya of Inspector Ishida from the comic Usagi Yojimbo by @stansakai ^_^ He hasn’t got a “Clue”
#jonjmurakami #usagiyonimbo #stansakai #inspectorishida
#jonjmurakami #usagiyonimbo #stansakai #inspectorishida
December 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Surprise commission for @usagi.goya of Inspector Ishida from the comic Usagi Yojimbo by @stansakai ^_^ He hasn’t got a “Clue”
#jonjmurakami #usagiyonimbo #stansakai #inspectorishida
#jonjmurakami #usagiyonimbo #stansakai #inspectorishida
A much overdue commission for Patricia Erdely of Donald Duck as Sherlock Holmes and Goofy as Watson and Pluto as the Hound of Baskerville.
#donaldduck #goofy #sherlockholmes #jonjmurakami #copic
#donaldduck #goofy #sherlockholmes #jonjmurakami #copic
December 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A much overdue commission for Patricia Erdely of Donald Duck as Sherlock Holmes and Goofy as Watson and Pluto as the Hound of Baskerville.
#donaldduck #goofy #sherlockholmes #jonjmurakami #copic
#donaldduck #goofy #sherlockholmes #jonjmurakami #copic
One more design for the COMIC JAM HAWAII holiday cards for the Kapiolani Women and Childrens Hospital & Shriners Hospitals for Children in Hawaii. Stand that tree up, Derpy 😊
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
One more design for the COMIC JAM HAWAII holiday cards for the Kapiolani Women and Childrens Hospital & Shriners Hospitals for Children in Hawaii. Stand that tree up, Derpy 😊
Last night’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was several members drawing original holiday cards for the Kapiolani Women and Childrens Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Hawaii. I still have a few more to finish coloring and maybe will do a couple more at the jam on Sunday 😊
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Last night’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was several members drawing original holiday cards for the Kapiolani Women and Childrens Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Hawaii. I still have a few more to finish coloring and maybe will do a couple more at the jam on Sunday 😊
ONE MORE THANKSGIVING COMIC STRIP from the archives! :) Happy Thanksgiving, all! ^_^
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
ONE MORE THANKSGIVING COMIC STRIP from the archives! :) Happy Thanksgiving, all! ^_^
Every year, I share this: One of my favorite comic strips that I've drawn over the years. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! ^_^
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Every year, I share this: One of my favorite comic strips that I've drawn over the years. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! ^_^
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 112125 • Orc • Orcs are a humanoid race with grayish skin, coarse black hair, pig-like faces, often larger than humans. They tend to be aggressive and violent.
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 112125 • Orc • Orcs are a humanoid race with grayish skin, coarse black hair, pig-like faces, often larger than humans. They tend to be aggressive and violent.
Hey, all! TOMORROW! I’ll be at the @mhs.athletics.foundation Holiday Food & Craft Fair
• Mililani High School • I’ll be in the cafeteria vending next to Gwen w/ @fuzzys_corner • Sat Nov 22 • 9:00am - 2:00pm • Hope to see you there! ^_^
• Mililani High School • I’ll be in the cafeteria vending next to Gwen w/ @fuzzys_corner • Sat Nov 22 • 9:00am - 2:00pm • Hope to see you there! ^_^
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hey, all! TOMORROW! I’ll be at the @mhs.athletics.foundation Holiday Food & Craft Fair
• Mililani High School • I’ll be in the cafeteria vending next to Gwen w/ @fuzzys_corner • Sat Nov 22 • 9:00am - 2:00pm • Hope to see you there! ^_^
• Mililani High School • I’ll be in the cafeteria vending next to Gwen w/ @fuzzys_corner • Sat Nov 22 • 9:00am - 2:00pm • Hope to see you there! ^_^
A lot of people are wondering what happened to the “golfball” radar in Pearl Harbor. I drew this sketch 10 years ago explaining it - lol ^_^
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A lot of people are wondering what happened to the “golfball” radar in Pearl Harbor. I drew this sketch 10 years ago explaining it - lol ^_^
COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Marvel vs DC comics to celebrate the crossovers currently going on (like Batman & Deadpool). We had a randomizer choose the match up. My second sketch: Hulk vs Animal Man ^_^;
Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy
Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Marvel vs DC comics to celebrate the crossovers currently going on (like Batman & Deadpool). We had a randomizer choose the match up. My second sketch: Hulk vs Animal Man ^_^;
Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy
Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy
COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Marvel vs DC to celebrate crossovers like Batman & Deadpool. We used a randomizer for matchups; I got Raven vs Storm. Unable to think of something funny, I added Pokémon resembling them: Corviknight & Pikachu. ^_^;
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Marvel vs DC to celebrate crossovers like Batman & Deadpool. We used a randomizer for matchups; I got Raven vs Storm. Unable to think of something funny, I added Pokémon resembling them: Corviknight & Pikachu. ^_^;
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 111525 • Shambling Mound • A shambling mound was a large, animated plant with predatory tendencies. It was also called a shambler.
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 111525 • Shambling Mound • A shambling mound was a large, animated plant with predatory tendencies. It was also called a shambler.
HEY, A NEW COMIC STRIP! Is it "Mura-Comix" or "Adventure with Zori"? (or maybe both!) 😊 Our cat, Zori, explores new spots after we tented the house for termites. Why is there a cement mixer here? Or should I ask, “Why don’t you have one?” 😊 Anyway, I knew this silly story had to be told!
November 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
HEY, A NEW COMIC STRIP! Is it "Mura-Comix" or "Adventure with Zori"? (or maybe both!) 😊 Our cat, Zori, explores new spots after we tented the house for termites. Why is there a cement mixer here? Or should I ask, “Why don’t you have one?” 😊 Anyway, I knew this silly story had to be told!
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 111325 • Pegasus • Pegasi resembled horses with large, bird-like wings, feathered lower legs, manes, and tails.
•Yup, that’s me! Imagine how much I would weigh wearing full armor 😊
•Yup, that’s me! Imagine how much I would weigh wearing full armor 😊
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 111325 • Pegasus • Pegasi resembled horses with large, bird-like wings, feathered lower legs, manes, and tails.
•Yup, that’s me! Imagine how much I would weigh wearing full armor 😊
•Yup, that’s me! Imagine how much I would weigh wearing full armor 😊
One more piece from tonight’s Back to the Future 40th anniversary COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw! Rick & Morty was originally called Doc & Marty but had to be changed for obvious reasons.
Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy for their work.
Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy for their work.
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM
One more piece from tonight’s Back to the Future 40th anniversary COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw! Rick & Morty was originally called Doc & Marty but had to be changed for obvious reasons.
Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy for their work.
Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy for their work.
Tonight’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Back to the Future celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year! I found a drawing I started last year and finally came up with a gag and colored it. 😊 (Hawaiian Time is a casual attitude for punctuality. Usually showing up late)
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Tonight’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Back to the Future celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year! I found a drawing I started last year and finally came up with a gag and colored it. 😊 (Hawaiian Time is a casual attitude for punctuality. Usually showing up late)
Had to rush a quick sketch because it's Sesame Street's 56th birthday today! I’ve had this pun for a while! I grew up watching a lot of Sesame Street as a kid! Happy 56th anniversary @sesamestreet for educating children for over half a century ^_^
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Had to rush a quick sketch because it's Sesame Street's 56th birthday today! I’ve had this pun for a while! I grew up watching a lot of Sesame Street as a kid! Happy 56th anniversary @sesamestreet for educating children for over half a century ^_^