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Kata - The Hustle Misventures of Kata & Rina
Project type
Character Design
Date
Apr, 2021
Location
Vancouver, BC
Role
Lead Designer
Client/Project: "The Hustle Misventures of Kara & Rina" – 2D Animated Student Film (Langara College)
Concept:
Kata is a rogue oni (Japanese demon) mercenary with a hyper-stylish twist—a compact, neon-red force of chaos who thrives in the underworld’s shadows. Her design fuses traditional yokai folklore with Harajuku street fashion, featuring:
Glowing crimson skin with circuit-like tattoos that pulse like neon signs
Streetwear armor: Cropped motorcycle jackets, techwear straps, and combat boots with oni motifs
Challenge: Balancing menace and playfulness—she’s lethal but has a big heart and is extremely charismatic.
Tools: Procreate, Photoshop
