Brandon Bovia
@brandonbovia.bsky.social
Localizing manga for 8 years with 200+ books published to my name. 2x Eisner nominated?!
Hobbyist graphic designer, animator, and Beyblade sicko
Hobbyist graphic designer, animator, and Beyblade sicko
something was bugging me about this so it took some fresh eyes to realize the shadows I drew didn't import correctly
(also a wee bit of film grain for the funnies, even though bakuten shoot is a digital anime. shhhhh)
(also a wee bit of film grain for the funnies, even though bakuten shoot is a digital anime. shhhhh)
November 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
something was bugging me about this so it took some fresh eyes to realize the shadows I drew didn't import correctly
(also a wee bit of film grain for the funnies, even though bakuten shoot is a digital anime. shhhhh)
(also a wee bit of film grain for the funnies, even though bakuten shoot is a digital anime. shhhhh)
Everything other than the Blades themselves is just 2D art, of course
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Everything other than the Blades themselves is just 2D art, of course
I may not be able to make complicated 3D models, but I can stack a bunch of cylinders and flat colors. So if it's good enough for Madhouse in 2001, it's good enough for me
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I may not be able to make complicated 3D models, but I can stack a bunch of cylinders and flat colors. So if it's good enough for Madhouse in 2001, it's good enough for me
funny visual test for the day: making beyblade battles look like they did in season 1 of the anime
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
funny visual test for the day: making beyblade battles look like they did in season 1 of the anime
The original art has some very *interesting* uses of text.
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The original art has some very *interesting* uses of text.
Some double stacked and not organized in any real order. But a lot of these were in separate piles over the years. Feels good.
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Some double stacked and not organized in any real order. But a lot of these were in separate piles over the years. Feels good.
WORK BOOKSHELF REORGANIZED
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
WORK BOOKSHELF REORGANIZED
more work books for the work shelf lmao
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
more work books for the work shelf lmao
It seems there's no digital version available, so apologies for the phone screenshots haha
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
It seems there's no digital version available, so apologies for the phone screenshots haha
While this comes with its own challenges compared to manga, I really enjoyed having access to the original files so there's little to no redrawing required. This project was such a unique application of my existing skill set and proves that I can do more than just black and white manga.
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
While this comes with its own challenges compared to manga, I really enjoyed having access to the original files so there's little to no redrawing required. This project was such a unique application of my existing skill set and proves that I can do more than just black and white manga.
Oh hey! The first volume of Assassin's Creed Forgotten Temple came out. This is a scrolling webtoon localized from the original Korean and adapted for print. A huge step for me personally, as it's the first time I lettered a full color comic.
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Oh hey! The first volume of Assassin's Creed Forgotten Temple came out. This is a scrolling webtoon localized from the original Korean and adapted for print. A huge step for me personally, as it's the first time I lettered a full color comic.
I just feel rhythm emotion....
build stream later if I'm feeling it
build stream later if I'm feeling it
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I just feel rhythm emotion....
build stream later if I'm feeling it
build stream later if I'm feeling it
Couple new work books from Yen this week 🙏
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Couple new work books from Yen this week 🙏
Stuffing my face before another lettering marathon today
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Stuffing my face before another lettering marathon today
Kamille standing on business is maybe the second hardest I've laughed looking at the set, just under the lovingly rendered nazi freak from Seed
But overall it's really cool. New AGE and X art in 2025 is so fucking cool
But overall it's really cool. New AGE and X art in 2025 is so fucking cool
November 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Kamille standing on business is maybe the second hardest I've laughed looking at the set, just under the lovingly rendered nazi freak from Seed
But overall it's really cool. New AGE and X art in 2025 is so fucking cool
But overall it's really cool. New AGE and X art in 2025 is so fucking cool
MY SKIN CLEAR, MY CROPS WATERED
November 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
MY SKIN CLEAR, MY CROPS WATERED
browsing the Gundam TCG set 2 art and I sort of respect that one of the best arts is for Gundam AGE of all things
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
browsing the Gundam TCG set 2 art and I sort of respect that one of the best arts is for Gundam AGE of all things
I was trying to hold off, but I caved and bought the RG Wing Zero TV version 😭 oooough and Barbatos Lupus MG is this month, help....
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I was trying to hold off, but I caved and bought the RG Wing Zero TV version 😭 oooough and Barbatos Lupus MG is this month, help....
hyrule warriors age of imprisonment
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
hyrule warriors age of imprisonment
yeah I love Revolver from the hit anime Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS!
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
yeah I love Revolver from the hit anime Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS!
This month is beating my ass already
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This month is beating my ass already
More Beyblade Saturdays at my LGS 🙏
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
More Beyblade Saturdays at my LGS 🙏