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Back in 2019, the internet fell in love with a Japanese father who transformed everyday photos of his kids into something magical. Whether reimagining them as scenes from anime or characters from movies, Yota brought each moment to life by drawing directly on the images.

Although his Instagram activity has slowed since 2022, his existing portfolio stands as a touching tribute to the time he spent with his children — and for us, the viewers, it's an inspiring glimpse into a father's creative journey. So take a moment, pause, and scroll through the lively images we haven’t shared yet.

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Japanese father of two creatively draws on his kids’ photos, turning them into adorable artistic scenes.

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Inservio Smurf
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6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The parasites seem so peaceful when they're in standby mode. Just think, in only minutes there could be diaper contents smeared on the television, the cushions, the walls, and the dog...... but for now, it snores. Gently. Unmovingly.

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    Sleeping child with drawn bow and arrow, inspired by Japanese father of two drawing on his kids’ photos.

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    Japanese father of two creatively draws on his kids’ photos, turning them into adorable Disney-themed art.

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    Child dressed as a ghost with Halloween face paint, featuring artwork by Japanese father drawing on his kids’ photos.

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    Japanese father of two creatively draws on his kids’ photos, turning them into adorable playful artworks.

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    Two kids in black outfits with playful drawings added, showcasing a Japanese father's adorable artwork on photos.

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    Child photo creatively enhanced by Japanese father with hand-drawn mask and knife, showcasing adorable kids’ photo art.

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    Sleeping toddler with hand-drawn unicorn horn, cloud, and rain illustrations by Japanese father on kids’ photos.

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    Japanese father of two creatively draws on kids’ photos, turning them into adorable, playful artwork with added illustrations.

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    Japanese father of two creates adorable drawings on his kids’ photos, turning them into creative and playful scenes.

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    Jeolas1
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is he sexualising his own CHILD???

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    Japanese father of two creatively draws anime-style illustrations on his kids’ photos, resulting in adorable images.

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    Baby with drawings of sheep horns and wool, art by Japanese father on his kids’ photos creating adorable scenes

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    Japanese father of two draws on his kids’ photos, transforming a baby into a playful anime character with stars and stripes.

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    Leigh Diles
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's modeled after Urusei Yatsuya's main character Lum

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