reveal your character
WEAR THE STORY THAT SHAPED YOU
The stories we grow up with stay with us.
Anime, manga, video games, and geek culture are more than entertainment — they become part of our identity. They inspire us, comfort us, challenge us, and sometimes even help us become who we are.
Every tattoo tells a story. “Reveal Your Character” is about bringing that story into the real world. Whether it’s a character who gave you strength during difficult times, a symbol tied to your personal evolution, or a universe that shaped your imagination, your tattoo becomes more than ink — it becomes a reflection of who you are.
In anime and manga, heroes rarely begin as heroes. They struggle, evolve, fail, adapt, and grow stronger through experience. That journey resonates deeply because it mirrors our own lives. This philosophy is at the heart of my Mangala style — a blend of manga-inspired storytelling, bold composition, emotional expression, and tattoo craftsmanship designed to create pieces that feel alive on the skin.
By tattooing a character, symbol, or scene that truly matters to you, you are not simply showing what you love — you are expressing a part of yourself that words often cannot capture. Through my work, I aim to create tattoos that feel personal, meaningful, and timeless — pieces that connect emotion, storytelling, and identity.
A MODERN RITE OF PASSAGE
For centuries, tattoos have marked transformation, belonging, and personal milestones. Today, tattoos continue to carry that same power. A meaningful tattoo can represent: personal growth, resilience, a major life chapter, self-acceptance, the courage to become yourself
The process itself matters. Choosing a design, committing to it, and living through the experience becomes part of the story.
Geek culture and Japanese pop culture are filled with characters who evolve through adversity. Their journeys resonate with us because we see parts of ourselves in them — our struggles, ambitions, fears, and victories. A tattoo inspired by these worlds becomes more than fandom. It becomes a symbol of identity, memory, and transformation.
Through the Mangala approach, I combine anime and manga influences with tattoo readability, flow, and long-term durability — creating custom artwork that remains emotionally powerful and visually striking for years to come.
Character Profile
Mimi-Sama
Origin Story
Birthplace: Portugal
Raised in: France
Current Base: Milwaukee & San Francisco
Art Style
Specialty: Mangala (a unique blend of anime and manga themes with intricate patterns)
Inspiration: Japanese pop culture and patterns, geometric illusion
Background
Education: Nursing school
Art: Entirely self-taught
Career Highlights
Tattoo artist since 2014
Owner of a Tattoo Shop in Paris : 2014-2015
Where I work: Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Canada, USA
Awards:
• Cleveland Arts Festival 2022 (2 prizes)
• NY Empire Tattoo Expo 2023 (Best Asian Influences)
• Milwaukee Arts Festival 2024 (Best Of Show)
• Anchorage Tattoo Arts Festival 2024 (3 prizes)
