If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, First Jing’s vibrant tattoos might just have you booking your next ink session. The LA-based artist is famous for her vertical, frame-like designs that look like windows into the fantastical worlds of anime. Whether it’s Princess Mononoke or My Neighbor Totoro, each tattoo captures the magic of Ghibli classics, preserving the fantastical stories on the wearer’s skin.
Jing’s journey into tattooing started with a solid foundation in traditional art, thanks to her education at both the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Zurich University of the Arts. Now, Jing treats each client as a unique canvas, bringing their skin to life with her signature fine-line tattoo style. Every piece is packed with intricate details—from characters and landscapes to quotes—all thoughtfully designed within a small space.
One of Jing’s recent tattoos features the mischievous dust creatures from Spirited Away next to the film’s famous bathhouse. In another, she brings Howl’s Moving Castle to life on someone’s forearm, complete with all its fantastical details. Each tattoo is a brilliant tribute to the Ghibli movies, allowing fans to celebrate their love of the legendary animation studio every day.
When she’s not working on Ghibli-inspired pieces, Jing tattoos stunning nature scenes, creatures, and designs from other movies. She even created a unique piece inspired by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Check out the tattooist’s vibrant works below, and follow First Jing on Instagram for more amazing work. If you’re interested in getting inked, you can book an appointment through her website—she works in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Austin.
LA-based tattoo artist First Jing inks vertical, frame-like designs that look like windows into the fantastical worlds of Studio Ghibli.
Each detailed tattoo captures the colorful magic of Ghibli classics, preserving the fantastical stories on the wearer’s skin.
Jing also creates unique pieces inspired by other animations and films, including Avatar: The Last Airbender and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Beyond pop culture, the gifted tattooist creates stunning tattoos inspired by nature in her distinct style.
First Jing: Website | Instagram
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