Tin Toy - Toy - The Iron Kaiju Rises - Tin Toys - Pop Art - Signed and Numbered 9/10 - 1990-2000

This dynamic ukiyo-e–inspired illustration depicts a towering mechanical giant rising from storm-tossed waves like a mythical kaiju reborn in metal. Lightning tears through the sky as the armored robot advances toward the shore, its glowing red eyes and gaping mouth radiating power and menace. Traditional Japanese architectural elements—such as the distant torii gate and shoreline houses—contrast sharply with the futuristic machine, blending Edo-era aesthetics with modern sci-fi energy. The dramatic composition and swirling waves echo Hokusai’s iconic style while giving the scene an epic, cinematic sense of scale.


Technique: Giclée print on Semi Glossy Textured Paper
Size: A3 format (29 x 42 cm)
Edition: Hand-signed by the artist
Certificate: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity


About the Artist:
Sato Hageshi is a young artist who blends traditional aesthetics with modern pop culture. Inspired by ukiyo-e prints and vintage poster art, he reimagines global icons like superheroes and film legends through a distinctly Japanese perspective. His bold, detailed works foster a dialogue between past and present, tradition and modernity, establishing him as an emerging voice in contemporary Japanese art.