What was your first anime? For many who got into Japanese animation in adolescence it was Death Note, often even referred to as the 'Gateway Anime' for some time. If you started watching as a kid, though, you likely remember Naruto, Inuyasha, Pokemon, Cardcaptor Sakura, some iteration of Dragon Ball, Yu Gi Oh, or Detective Conan as your first anime. The show that takes your anime v-card always holds a special place in your heart and memory; it is sacred.
And what do we humans like to do to commemorate important and significant things in our lives? We like to get it tattooed permanently on our bodies, of course! If you remember racing home from the bus stop or trying to finish your homework in time to catch a new episode of Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z after school, check out these gorgeous tats by extremely talented artists who managed to capture of the whimsy and epicness of the beloved manga and anime.
By Tattoo Joop and Boy (Netherlands)
Done by Affanita at The Rising Tide Tattoo
By Felipe Rodrigues
By Marco Bruce Brugnola
By Adam Rzychu
By Tatu Panda
By @OgiTattooer
By Vicky Blackbunny
