“The Name ‘Josuke Higashikata’,” created by Hirohiko Araki in 2011 in Japan, is a pencil artwork belonging to the manga genre. The artwork features two characters in dynamic poses, rendered with meticulous attention to detail and characteristic stylistic elements. One character in the foreground, wearing a turquoise outfit adorned with a number ‘9’, strikes a confident and assertive pose. Beside this figure is another character, clad in a colorful and intricate ensemble including a skirt embellished with rose motifs. The expansive use of color and the dramatic composition of their stances imbue the artwork with a sense of movement and vitality. The background, minimalistic in nature, serves to highlight the central figures, while pink ribbons crisscrossing the scene add an additional layer of visual interest. This piece exemplifies Araki’s unique blend of realism and stylization, hallmarks of his celebrated work in the manga medium.
