SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | Spesu Eki |
| COUNTRY/REGION: | Malaysia |
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- - https://www.instagram.com/spesu_eki/ - |
| Spesu Eki is a Malaysian illustration studio built on two creatives' shared love for the nostalgia of 1980s Japan and Hong Kong. Our art drifts through imaginary space stations — each one a pocket universe of retro fantasy, saturated colour, and offbeat humour. Every illustration is a waypoint in a journey with no final destination. | |
| ⓘ Note | |
Tori-jin Magazine
Tori-jin Magazine. Draws inspiration from the bold, colorful, and iconic style of classic Showa-era hero comics. The story follows the arrival of the superhero "Tori-jin" on his mission to bring world peace.
Tori-jin Hero Battle Poster
This poster reimagines the classic visual language of Showa-era hero posters — bold color clashes, dynamic composition, and vintage print texture — capturing Tori-jin's heroic stand against evil and his mission for world peace. Perfect as a companion piece to the Magazine or as a standalone collectible.
Famicon Game Package Keychain
Inspired by iconic Showa-era games — Cat Adventure Quest (a nod to Super Mario Bros) and Bird Man Strike (a nod to Mega Man). Recreated in classic Famicom cartridge packaging style as a keychain, carrying the nostalgia of retro gaming with you wherever you go.
Nice Work Today!
Cheers to a hard day's work! A beer mug featuring a playful illustration, perfect for unwinding with a drink after clocking off.
Full Speed Ahead
A quirky "Full Speed Ahead" themed greeting card series — three racers giving it their all on a New Year race track, turning a silly, absurd race into heartfelt wishes for different occasions.
Girl Fighters Kungfu
Girls transform into monster-fighting warriors in this original card series, blending Chinese martial arts moves with Showa-era magical girl aesthetics for a fun and powerful twist.
Grandpa vs Sun: Daikessen Zine
Inspired by the Showa-era candy culture, where a small surprise gift was always tucked inside the wrapper. The story follows three generations — grandfather and grandson alike — bonded by shared childhood memories of bubble gum, evoking a nostalgic return to simple, innocent joy.
Meow Hero, Go!
Inspired by house cats, this series transforms everyday felines into superheroes — illustrating the quirky, only-cats-do-this habits with humor and charm.
Witty Ads
Inspired by the humor and warmth of Showa-era advertising, this postcard series turns everyday quirky ideas into illustrated punchlines found in the small moments of daily life.BKKIF ARTIST SPECIAL
More Artwork/Merchandise:
Riso Poster Prints: Ultimate Art: The Scratcher's Hand!
Ultimate Art: The Scratche's Hand! A Showa-style riso-printed poster, available in both English and Chinese versions. Grainy red ink, halftone texture and slightly off-register charm set the scene: an armored girl unleashes her ultimate technique on a giant cat's belly, with an anatomy cutaway explaining why it's irresistible.
Bubble Sticker Sheets: Summer Meltdown & Cat Lover Girl Fighters
This summer was so hot it sparked a whole idea, so I drew all that restless heat into puffy stickers. One is a melting summer design, the other are Girl Fighters who clocked out and turned into a full-time cat person. Plump, silky smooth to touch, residue-free when peeled off, and repositionable, so they're perfect for phone cases, tumblers, and laptops~
Riso Poster Prints: Chorzilla
Meet Chor, our very round cat with the build and the attitude of a certain king of monsters. In this riso print, Chorzilla stomps through a tiny city, leaving only a trail of fur and a very empty snack drawer. Printed in overprinted riso inks with a retro monster-movie poster feel.