Takako Takarai@takaraiarakat

Illustrator, graphic designer. Co-owner of SAASHI-AND INC., and the first to playtest all games published under her label. One of Saashi & Saashi most striking charms is Takako Takarai’s characteristic illustrative touch. Her style is so integral that it’s not uncommon for the theme of a new game to be completely changed to make the best use of her distinctive drawings. Every one of her illustrations starts as a hand-drawn piece. It is only after multiple tracings, arrangements, and scrupulous compositions that the final drawing is complete. Takako Takarai’s beautiful detail extends to Saashi & Saashi’s tote bags and game pouches, brought to life by her hand.