We empower creators through educational programs shaped by our original method, fostering growth, expanding skills, and opening doors to cutting-edge experiences from the global creative community.
Why does it work?
LEARN
Creasidence offers educational programs that boost your creative craft and enhance collaboration through targeted soft skill training.
CREATE
Each participant receives personal feedback from Mentors who are active creators combining teaching with real industry practice.
RELEASE
Instant result: participants create collaborative works and release them online and offline as the essential part of educational programs.
TOGETHER
Our global community unites creators from 25+ countries, boosting diverse networking and accelerating long-term creative careers.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Imagine creating a character with their own backstory, traits, and kaiju costume — that’s the mission of the new Creasidence Workshop.
Over two full days, participants will co-create original concepts and fully developed characters that could step straight into the wrestling ring.
This workshop is designed for creators, artists, and designers eager to explore how unique, authentic characters are born. Guided by a diverse team of mentors from the US and Japan, you’ll gain insights from different creative perspectives while working in a collaborative, supportive space curated by Creasidence.
Over two full days, participants will co-create original concepts and fully developed characters that could step straight into the wrestling ring.
This workshop is designed for creators, artists, and designers eager to explore how unique, authentic characters are born. Guided by a diverse team of mentors from the US and Japan, you’ll gain insights from different creative perspectives while working in a collaborative, supportive space curated by Creasidence.
Dive into Kaiju & Sofubi culture
Learn about the origins of Kaiju and Sofubi from legendary artist Kazumitsu Akamatsu.
Build your character’s story
Develop the backstory, traits, and goals that bring your character to life.
Transform ideas into design
With mentorship from US cartoonist Alissa Sallah, translate your concept into a full monster design.
Refine & finalize
Receive professional feedback from Japanese character designer Apapico (Hatsune Miku, Square Enix) to complete your final design.
DESIGNED FOR CREATORS WHO
We welcome all visual artists — as well as anyone curious to start creating their own unique characters!
MENTORS
Every Creasidence program ends with a collaborative release — a zine, mixtape, performance, or game concept — created and published by the participants. We release these works on Metalabel, making them accessible to everyone. Artists keep full credit, and all proceeds go directly to them. Our goal is not only to create together — but to share it with the world, right away.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 – AUGUST 30
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
WHAT IS KAIJU?
Masterclass on Kaijus with Akamatsu-sensei
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
HOW TO DESIGN YOUR CHARACTER?
Masterclass with Alissa Sallah
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
CO-CREATION PROCESS
Draft your character and share your first presentation with the group
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
FEEDBACK SESSION
Alissa and Akamatsu-sensei provide hands-on feedback to help refine your draft
DAY 2 – AUGUST 31
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
REVIEW SESSION WITH APAPICO
Apapico-sensei joins Alissa Sallah for a professional review of your characters
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CO-CREATION PROCESS
Finalize your character using your preferred tools and materials
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
FINAL PRESENTATION
Present your finished character to the team, mentors, and invited guests
7:30 PM ~
CELEBRATION & NETWORKING
Celebrate your creations and connect with fellow participants and mentors
Included: Basic creation materials, lunch, and coffee.
Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the final presentations on Day 2!
SPACE
Creasidence is based in Harajuku, Tokyo — the heart of Japan’s creative scene.
Our home, SOMSOC Gallery, is both a launchpad for new releases and a gathering point for our community as well as creators from all over Asia.
It’s where local culture meets international creators — and where we showcase our community.
Our home, SOMSOC Gallery, is both a launchpad for new releases and a gathering point for our community as well as creators from all over Asia.
It’s where local culture meets international creators — and where we showcase our community.
20,000 JPY
Whole program
SOMSOC Gallery
3 Chome-22-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
3 Chome-22-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
August 30-31
12-8PM (JST)
