[Nostalgic yet New] A Collection of Heisei-Retro Illustrations You Can Draw Easily
“Cute!” “So nostalgic!” These Heisei-retro illustrations will warm anyone’s heart.
The characters and goods that adorned stationery, posters, and magazine covers back then are packed with an indescribable charm.
“Heisei retro” is drawing attention in fashion and interior design too.
In the illustration world as well, that warm, cozy feel is being reevaluated.
So here, we’ll introduce Heisei-retro illustrations—starting with easy-to-draw characters.
Try incorporating them into your daily life!
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- Nostalgia revived with Heisei-era retro goods! A guide to items you’ll want to collect now
- Heisei retro fashion is making a comeback in the Reiwa era! The appeal of Y2K style
- Heartwarming nostalgia: scenes of Showa-era streets that bring back memories.
- [Nostalgic Showa Fashion] The changing trends that feel both nostalgic and fresh
- A must-see for the Showa generation! Nostalgic popular snacks from the old days
- Nostalgic foods of the Showa era. Let’s trace the memorable flavors and the memories they evoke.
- A roundup of nostalgic Showa-era home appliances, including rare ones you don’t see anymore!
- Nostalgic ice cream from the Showa era. From today’s classic staples to old-time favorites.
- Nostalgic shōjo manga from the Showa era. A collection of masterpieces representing the times.
- Have fun with classic Showa-era games! Simple yet profoundly engaging traditional pastimes
- The World of Showa Posters: The Spirit and Appeal of an Era as Seen Through Design
- The Complete Guide to Showa-Era Toys: From Showa retro to toys still loved today
[Nostalgic yet New] A Handy Collection of Heisei-Retro Illustrations You Can Draw Easily (11–20)
I tried drawing a nostalgic character.
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There are many characters that became popular after being adapted into TV anime during the Heisei era.
Starting with Nontan from Nontan to Issho, which aired from 1992, and Bonobono, which began airing in 1995, as well as Lululolo from The Bears’ School and Goma-chan from Shonen Ashibe—these are the kinds of characters that make you happy when you catch a glimpse of them.
Why not practice drawing them by hand a little now and show them to your friends? They’ll surely be delighted and say, “So nostalgic!”
In conclusion
We introduced illustrations of characters and merchandise that were born in the Heisei era and are still popular today.
Illustrations that evoke youthful memories and nostalgia—Heisei-retro styles—have been enjoying a resurgence in popularity over time.
Since there are many ways to express illustrations, please feel free to explore the world of Heisei-retro art in your own way.


