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Sep 8, 2013 10:35 PM
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I'm getting a 3/4 "Jap Sleeve" on my left arm soon and I wanted some suggestions for things i could put in it. I was thinking of having the FMA symbol and maybe something from one of Miyazaki's films be a part of it. If you have any ideas please suggest them they don't necessarily have to be anime related but the theme is Japanese. I'm a guy by the way.
Here's an example of a 3/4 sleeve if you don't know what that is:
http://s3.otherpeoplespixels.com/sites/29165/assets/KpGOOrI7MSojp2RF.jpg
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Sep 8, 2013 10:44 PM
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you know you're not gonna like anime this much forever :v
lol @ img bbcode not working, mal is such a great site
Sep 8, 2013 10:48 PM
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I wouldn't do it, man. People may confuse you with a Yakuza.
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Sep 8, 2013 10:48 PM
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I would strongly suggest not going through with this idea. Fuck the "how will it look when you are 80" shit. I'm more referring to the fact that you will have anime related symbols on your arm forever.

Keep it Japanese without the anime. You will thank me in 10 years when you no longer watch anime.
Sep 8, 2013 10:58 PM
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I agree with bitchstick that you should really probably consider if you want this tattoo....Anyways, if I was going to get something like that(which I wouldn't) I'd probably do something crazy like some Shintarou Kago artwork mixed with a classic mecha like Mazinger Z mixed into it or some Astro Boy.

http://i.imgur.com/He8R2nX.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/SjeQeCI.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/GZtaDlq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/wiU1Izo.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/AZgbGwD.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/6JxKzzG.png?1
http://i.imgur.com/amEFX3d.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/z3tpQf3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/usKaRIK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zC2Btyp.jpg?1

You get the picture, mash all that up and make it into a sleeve.
Sep 8, 2013 11:04 PM
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Wow! someone actually basically did what I described(without the classic mecha part).... I like Kago's artwork, but damn didn't expect someone to actually use it for a tattoo lol. Well I guess there's people who'll do anything, doesn't look that bad but I wouldn't get it.

http://i.imgur.com/cGnbWu0.jpg
Sep 8, 2013 11:06 PM
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Yea I dont think u should do it, I mean a tat is ok but a full sleeve is pretty crazy and Ive come to regret even the smallest things Ive done to my body.
Sep 8, 2013 11:07 PM
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The entire Free! cast should be tattoo'd onto your arm.
Sep 8, 2013 11:11 PM
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Red_Keys said:
The entire Free! cast should be tattoo'd onto your arm.


Totally agree. Who doesn't want some hot wet guys on their arm forever?
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Sep 8, 2013 11:17 PM

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It's not going to be all anime if that's what you're thinking. I just wanted to add something from an anime into it (i.e. the Flamel symbol from FMA) not like actual characters. I'm suprised you mentioned Kago I really like his artwork and I was thining of incorporating it into the tattoo.
like these kind of things
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ink_prod/photos/0190/4550/Stage_1_Ronin_tattoo_large.jpg
http://www.findyourtattoo.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Japanese-Tattoo-Sleeve.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/255/0/f/japanese_leg_sleeve_1_by_ashtonbkeje-d2ykro1.jpg
I'm not going all out yakuza either and I'm having the guy sketch it out first on paper and on my arm before i commit too it.
Sep 8, 2013 11:20 PM

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If I have only one suggestion it's do it in black and white, no colors.
Sep 8, 2013 11:30 PM

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Get a One Piece tattoo, do it!
http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/15/70/33/74/22465910.jpg
make it like that but give them way better faces.
Or just stick with a more simple one like this http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22fk2Z6dc1r996gto1_500.jpg

I can't find it but there is a good Miyazaki movies crossover pic. That would be cool to have or you can just get this.
http://www.girlgonegeekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tumblr_lbn61uEhbg1qz5t09o1_500.jpg
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Sep 8, 2013 11:31 PM
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I have lots of tats but none of them are from anime cus fuck that.
Sep 8, 2013 11:42 PM

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http://kotemufu.exblog.jp/iv/detail/index.asp?s=18862877&i=201208/21/44/b0126644_1811711.jpg

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Sep 8, 2013 11:50 PM

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Get a Fairy Tail tattoo on your sleeve. And alchemy circle and your palm. And Command Seal on the back of your hand.
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Sep 8, 2013 11:52 PM

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I have a tattoo of Konataface on my face like GucciManeicecreamcone.
Sep 9, 2013 12:06 AM

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Foo you crazy, but anyways it's gotta be something hardcore like from an Action Manga/Anime.

Get something Tsutomu Nihei esque, that'll be the most badass tat for miles. Try his Wolverine one so westerners would recognize it instantly.
Sep 9, 2013 1:02 AM

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Introverturtled said:
Get a One Piece tattoo, do it!
http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/15/70/33/74/22465910.jpg
make it like that but give them way better faces.
Or just stick with a more simple one like this http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22fk2Z6dc1r996gto1_500.jpg

I can't find it but there is a good Miyazaki movies crossover pic. That would be cool to have or you can just get this.
http://www.girlgonegeekblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tumblr_lbn61uEhbg1qz5t09o1_500.jpg


If I do anything One Piece it'd probably be Zoro related and then it would probably just be his swords.

or maybe this...
http://31.media.tumblr.com/f30aac0b0f92688870d559b141546ca5/tumblr_mld2zmj0VV1rza0smo1_500.jpg (totally joking)
Sep 9, 2013 1:12 AM

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i see nothing wrong with it as long as you really think about all aspects and see which count the most..
a black and white tattoo would be the best thou :)

Sep 9, 2013 1:17 AM

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Just get a big ol' Rei like Garret has.
Sep 9, 2013 1:34 AM

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elevenletters said:
I wouldn't do it, man. People may confuse you with a Yakuza.

Well I'm Sicilian so I don't think too many people will confuse me with Yakuza
Sep 9, 2013 1:36 AM
Sep 9, 2013 2:45 AM

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If I was buff I would tattoo Kenshiro's seven scars as well as the Joestar family mark and be the GARest motherfucker ever.
Sep 9, 2013 2:47 AM

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Sep 9, 2013 4:33 AM

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Sounds cool. List all favorite anime, have someone draw something that mixes it all up, having a consistent art style and coloring will probably be most important for getting a good look.
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Sep 9, 2013 4:37 AM

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Get one of Boku no Pico
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Sep 9, 2013 7:57 AM

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Don't get any tattoos unless you're serious about it. That's all I have to say.
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Sep 9, 2013 8:56 AM

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jiggly puff on butt cheeks
Sep 9, 2013 9:22 AM
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Get a downward arrow on your forehead.
Sep 9, 2013 10:59 AM

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I don't know why people are telling you not to do it I say go for it. I have the gurren lagann symbol tatooed on my back.


I don't know if you have seen berserk but the brand from berserk would be pretty cool thrown in there somewhere. I'm thinking about getting it myself.
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Sep 9, 2013 11:05 AM

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Ninja clan headband on the forehead.

Sep 9, 2013 3:05 PM

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Forgetfulness said:
If I were to get one, it would be of something that's actually like a tattoo in an anime and is subtle so it doesn't scream "I'M A WEABOO!"

I kinda like the ones in One Piece (Ace's and Nami's) as well as the Command Seals from the Fate/ series


That's what I'm trying to do. For example I already have the symbol for the Empire in Star Wars on my leg, I'm not going to go crazy get Han Solo's face tattooed on my chest. You have to be a Star Wars fan to recognize the symbol, everyone knows who Harrison Ford is.
Sep 9, 2013 3:10 PM

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Anime tattoo idea: Don't get an anime tattoo.
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If I see you irl, I'll make fun of your shitty cartoon tat.
Sep 10, 2013 5:27 AM

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Get the blood seal from FMA on your back.
Or you can just tat my name on your forehead so I know it's real.
Sep 10, 2013 6:23 AM

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I have a small tattoo of "yin" in nipponese above my heart.
Sep 10, 2013 9:37 AM

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I would really like to get a cute Sailor Moon tattoo, something small like her pendant and a crescent moon! ☽
Sep 10, 2013 10:47 AM

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what happens if you start to dislike that anime?

personally Im against tattoos but whatever


If I was legally forced to get a tattoo I would get
Made in the USA or a triforce.
Sep 10, 2013 11:00 AM

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Don't get an anime tattoo.
Sep 10, 2013 1:06 PM

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i can't say i super approve of the idea, BUT

it has GOT to be better than all the crazy fugly shit you see around - winnie the pooh, dr. seuss, yosemite sam...

i've travelled a lot and u see that shit everywhere. Anime HAS to be an improvement!
Sep 11, 2013 7:25 AM

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May I suggest Homra's symbol? LOL
FMA, the alchemist circle would be nice too.

but it would be better without tatoos.
it looks dirty on the skin.
Sep 11, 2013 7:33 AM

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Don't get an anime tattoo.

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If I see you irl, I'll make fun of your shitty cartoon tat.
Sep 11, 2013 8:07 AM

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You know, some people have been fans of their favorite animes since childhood, such as me, and those shows possess deep, personal meanings to them beyond just being a fan. Please don't tell me the general attitude here, on a forum of self admitted otakus, is actually 'judgmental' lmfao.
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You know, some people have been fans of their favorite animes since childhood, such as me, and those shows possess deep, personal meanings to them beyond just being a fan. Please don't tell me the general attitude here, on a forum of self admitted otakus, is actually 'judgmental' lmfao.

This forum is far from being full of self-proclaimed otakus. Just try and say you're one, you'll see the reaction.

But I might be wrong since you've obviously spent enough time here to know what the users are like.

And everyone wants to be the cool, edgy kid that makes fun of others.
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biitchstick said:
you know you're not gonna like anime this much forever :v

Doesn't matter, still awesome.

OT: Looks pretty badass, can't wait to see the result. Are you getting it in the near future?
Sep 11, 2013 5:25 PM

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Yeah once I've figured out what I want. I'm going to be seeing the artist at a party this Saturday so I'll probably talk it over with him then and if I go through with it I'll post a picture on this thread.
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This forum is far from being full of self-proclaimed otakus. Just try and say you're one, you'll see the reaction.

But I might be wrong since you've obviously spent enough time here to know what the users are like.

And everyone wants to be the cool, edgy kid that makes fun of others.


It's an anime internet forum. Whether people literally call themselves "otakus" or not, we've already all lost at the whole "let's act cooler than other nerds like we're high school bullies" game. And honestly people who build their personality around being ~edgy and pissing on passionate people are not only uncool, they' tend to be the boring people of all. ( •ω•)
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