Valentine’s Day has arrived in Japan, which means it’s time for another compilation of appropriately themed illustrations and visuals from various anime. Below is a mix of illustrations that caught our attention and posts from popular/major titles.
This list may be updated as new illustrations are released throughout the day.
Added post-publication
Princess Principal Pyjamas Party Illustration
My Happy Marriage Chibi Illustration
OSHI NO KO Memcho illustration and voice message
“It’s Memcho! Yay! Being surrounded by sweets is bliss! I want more chocolate. Nn? You want some too? I’ll share some with you and only you. Happy Valentine.”
Original list
Date A Live Natsumi Illustration
Part of the Date A Live anime Twitter’s “Calendar Illustration Plan,” February’s Valentine-themed illustration has a maid outfit Natsumi with a flirty expression and a plate of chocolate cake in her hand.
Date A Live Valentine’s Visual
A bespoke Valentine’s visual featuring other characters.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Shinohara Miyu and Fukaziroh Visual
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online has a Valentine’s visual (drawn by Yukie Akiya, character designer of Healer Girl and Princess Principal, co-chief animation director on some Gun Gale Online episodes) featuring Miyu Shinohara with her GGO avatar. Is this selfcest?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Chibi Art
Jellyfish Can’t Swim In The Night Special Illustration
The upcoming Doga Kobo-produced original anime gets a Valentine’s visual illustrated by illustrator popman3580, the original character designer for the show. The chocolate-making character is Mahiru Kozuki, a former illustrator who prefers normalcy due to a past incident. Meanwhile, the blue jacket girl with the playful expression is Kano Yamanouchi, a former idol who changes the trajectory of Mahiru’s life after they meet.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Valentine’s Visual
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Illustration
Mashle: Magic and Muscles The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc Illustration
The Quintessential Quintuplets Illustration
