Tattoo manga & cartoon
disney and more.
Release your inner Disney fan or Anime fan completely and seal that love with a beautiful cartoon and manga tattoo. These tattoos go hand in hand and originate from famous characters, series and cartoons. Of course, there is a big difference between cartoon, manga and anime tattoos. One takes place more in the Western world and the other in Japanese culture. Either one can be done in all styles possible! Classic Disney films and modern anime series have their own unique year of release, which makes them extra special.
In this blog, we'll take you through tattooland.




Introduction
Welcome to the world of tattoos, where creativity and self-expression come together. Let's delve into the fascinating world of manga tattoos (and anime tattoos), and how this unique style has won a special place in the hearts of many people around the world.
Whether you are a fan of Disney, anime or manga, there are bound to be tattoo designs in this style that suit you. In our studios, we work with a number of experienced tattoo artists who specialize in placing manga and anime tattoos. They know exactly how to bring your favorite characters and scenes to life on your skin.
Whether you prefer a colorful Disney tattoo or a detailed manga tattoo, we have the tattoo artist for you who will make sure your tattoo is a masterpiece.
History of cartoon & manga
The history of cartoons and manga dates back to the early 20th century, when cartoonists and writers began creating stories and characters that would capture the hearts of people around the world. From classic Disney films to modern anime series, the influence of cartoons and manga on pop culture is enormous. Today, anime and manga tattoos are a popular choice among fans who want to show their love for this style through a tattoo. At Inksane, we have some tattoo artists who specialize in anime and manga tattoos, and can help you design the perfect design for you. Whether you're inspired by the adventures of Naruto or the magic of Studio Ghibli, we'll make sure your tattoo is a unique reflection of your passion.
What is a cartoon & manga tattoo?
A cartoon and manga tattoo are 2 different things but why take them together? Because they are both based on some kind of Comics. Both subjects are growing in complexity, and we must move with them. The all-round cartoon genre of years ago has given way to renewed representations with influences from the fotorealism and NEW SCHOOL.
'Cartoon' in itself is not really a tattoo style, but rather refers to the subject matter. You can have your cartoon subject worked out in multiple styles, usually in the same style as your cartoon character itself. For example, Micky Mouse from the beginning of last century is much simpler and would be more likely to be called just "all-round" or "old-school," while Elsa from Frozen would be more likely to be photorealism. Many cartoon characters are possible in different styles.
The number of sessions depends on several factors. After a consultation moment with the front desk, a proposal can be made for the sessions needed and associated costs. Clients can also confirm their appointments digitally via email, offering flexibility in booking and canceling appointments.

Manga & anime tattoos
Earlier we talked that cartoon tattoos are not the same as manga & anime tattoos. But manga & anime tattoos are not the same either. Confusing information, I know.
But let's be clear once and for all: manga and anime are not synonyms. The term manga refers to the drawing style in comics while anime is about the cartoon series. Anime series are based on manga.

cartoon tattoo designs
We're talking about the cartoon style, but actually cartoon is not a style. It is a subject matter.
There is a style that inherently carries a cartoonish look, new school. It includes dramatic framing of design in a contemporary way. Big cartoon eyes, exaggerated body parts ... you'll find it all in the new school style.
Cartoons have always been a popular subject. What used to be more of an all-round genre made a shift to a more complex subject in recent years. Today's (Disney) cartoons are no longer yesterday's.
MANGA & ANIME TATTOO DESIGNS
The manga drawing style screams loose and flowing lines combined with uncontrolled fantasy. Those terms belong perfectly together with tattoos, and that just happens to be our speciality!
Just like we customize tattoos, so does anime. They are customized series for audiences of all ages. The topics and series reach a little beyond our coveted Pokémon. These themes can often be very dark and serious while some involve romance and self-expression.
So, manga tattoos vary widely. One person might like a very dark anime series which then leads to a dark manga tattoo, while a Pokémon fan for example would prefer to get a happy and cute Jiggly Puff. You ask, we tattoo


videogame tattoo designs
Video game characters such as Mario and Luigi are also often seen in cartoon tattoos. Characters from this genre often symbolize childhood fun and a sense of friendship and belonging. Of course, there are lots of other video games, but Mario Bros is an old time favorite!
Whichever cartoon tattoo you choose, regardless of these examples, there is always an Inksane team of artists waiting for you. Each artist specializes in one or more styles, including cartoon & manga tattoos!
Looking for a Manga tattoo artist?
Are you ready to get that one cartoon or manga tattoo you've been dreaming about for a while? Or do you just want to find out what's possible? Then stop by our studio, or contact us by email.
Our shop is open Tuesday through Saturday. For special sessions with a guest artist, we also schedule on other days. Choosing the right time? We are happy to help you with that.
So whether you're a hardcore anime fan, a nostalgic Disney lover, or just looking for an original tattoo: you'll be right with us.
Let us know what you're looking for, and together we'll create something magical.
Top level guest artists regularly come to our studio from other countries, providing a unique and international experience. It is important to choose the right time to book a tattoo artist, as availability and services are tailored accordingly.
During an appointment, there is plenty of time to review the design with the artist and adjust it as needed to perfectly fit your needs.
The qualities of the tattoos created by our artists are second to none. Each tattoo requires a unique technique and our artists specialize in different styles, such as anime and manga.
Feel free to send us sample photos of tattoos you like so we can work together to create your perfect design.
- During your visit, you can stop by with questions without an appointment, which emphasizes the flexibility of our service.
- You can also come to us for larger tattoo projects.
- You can also have your manga tattoo done by one of our guest artists. They are not always here, but come back regularly.
Our studios are open Tuesday through Saturday, and guest artist appointments can sometimes be scheduled on other days.
Tattoo artists offer both color and black and white tattoos, highlighting their versatility.
These are our cartoon & manga artists:
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FAQ
Where are you located?
Inksane, meanwhile, has five studios:
Roeselare: Ardooisesteenweg 166, 8800 Roeselare -. roeselare@inksane.be
Sint-Niklaas: Casinostraat 39, 9100 Sint-Niklaas -. sintniklaas@inksane.be
Brussels: Press Street 3, 1000 Brussels - brussels@inksane.be
Ghent: Onderstraat 51, 9000 Ghent - gent@inksane.be
Sint-Truiden: Cicindriastraat 3, 3800 Sint-Truiden -. sinttruiden@inksane.be
Some of our guest artists visit every studio, but most of them stay with one.
Every studio has a separate schedule.
When are you guys open?
All studios are open from Tuesday till Saturday, between 11:00h and 18:00h
Appointments with guest artists are also sometimes scheduled on Sundays,Mondays and holidays.
Do I send my examples to the artist or to the reception?
Our reception takes care of the bookings, organization and appointments.
Often the high artistic qualities of our artists are accompanied by a lack of social and organizational skills 😉
That's not always the case though, but it's a handy guideline.
Are you open during holidays?
Most of the time we are indeed, but don't hesitate to contact our reception to be sure!
My appointment is on a Sunday, is that correct?
Our reception is open from Tuesday until Saturday.
You can walk in without appointment, with all your questions.
Appointments with our guestartists could be on a Sunday, Monday or holiday because they usually work 7/7 for the short period they are here.
Can I come and check my design beforehand/will the design be forwarded to me?
A guest artist is a high level artist from another country coming to our shop for a short period of time (for example 3 weeks).
Checking the design always happens in our shop. We don't send the design by e-mail. Because your guest artist is not in the shop permanently, checking your design beforehand is not always convenient. If you really want to see your design beforehand, we could for example schedule an appointment of 15 minutes on day 1 and have you tattooed on day 5.
We schedule one client per guest artist a day. On the day of your appointment you will have enough time to discuss and adapt your design if necessary.
Would you like to see the design beforehand? Be sure to let the reception know when booking your appointment.
Can I just get a design from you guys?
No, that is not an option.
Can I pay with card?
You can pay with cash, card and Inksane gift vouchers.
Can I buy gift vouchers?
You can! Visit our shop online or buy one at the reception!
You can choose the amount you want to put on it yourself.
Gift vouchers are valid for 1 year (the appointment has to be made within 1 year, the tattoo can be placed afterwards).
During the pandemic we obviously don't pay attention to the expiration date. 😉
You can use this voucher for tattoos and piercings in all of our studios.
Do you have a price list?
There is no general price list. We work with a wide range of different tattoo artists: each of them has its own price rates and waiting period.
Some artists work with an hourly rate, others prefer a set price.
Our guest artists mostly have a day session price rate.
If you send us an e-mail with the tattoo you have in mind, we can give you a price estimation. In order to do this of course, we have to know what you want, which style, size, color or black and grey and body placement. If you don't know how big the tattoo should be or where to place it.. don't worry, our reception is happy to help you!
With the necessary information our reception can hook you up with the right artist and give you a price estimation. All this with a smile and free of charge.
Can I come in the shop without an appointment?
For sure!
Every Inksane shop has a reception ready to answer your questions. You don't need an appointment to come in.
If it seems necessary to have a chat with the artist, we'll check if that is possible. If not, we will book in a short appointment to discuss your idea with the artist.
What is the price range for a sleeve?
That depends on several factors:
- The style (and thus the fitting artist. Every artist has their own price).
- The size of your arm.
- The complexity (or simplicity) of the design.
- Color or black and grey.
- Your skin type: We only know this when we start tattooing. Some skin types take the ink easily, for other skin types it can take up to 3 times more time before the skin takes the ink well.
A couple of ground rules:
- expect around 4 sessions with styles such as biomech subgenres, scripting and other classic allround.
- 5 to 7 sessions with black and grey photorealism.
- 9 sessions for full color realism.
Our reception is professionally trained in estimating the amount of sessions needed for any given tattoo.
If you mail us (or show us in person) your idea, we will ask the necessary questions in order to then point you towards one or more artists and give you an estimation of the price and waiting time.
Is there a price difference between color and black and grey tattoos?
A day session with the same tattoo artist has the same price, whether it's color or black and grey.
An artist specialized in color is not more expensive than an artist specialized in black and grey.
Though black and grey tattoos go faster, so you will see more result after one day session.
Fun fact: our realism artists almost always prefer to do full-color 🙂
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, when booking an appointment we ask to pay a deposit.
With a guest artist that's usually around 150 euro.
If you book in via e-mail , you will receive an automatic e-mail with a payment button.
Via this button you will go to our deposit section and you can pay online.
If you book in via the reception, you will have to pay the deposit in the shop. This is possible with cash, card or an Inksane gift voucher.
Can I bring someone to my appointment?
You may bring maximum 1 person to your appointment.
If you are booked for a day session, we do not recommend you bring anyone along. It will be a long day for your partner.
What is the difference between regular artists and guest artists?
Regular artists are our Belgian (local) tattoo artists, that are in the shop every day.
Most of the time these artists are trained by us. They also speak (most of them) Dutch.
Guest artists, on the other hand, are highly skilled artists that we select from all over the world.
They almost never speak Dutch, but most of them can speak English.
A guest artist is only here for a limited period. For example 3 weeks.
95% of our guest artists return on a regular basis, so you can book in bigger projects with them and spread that over a longer time period.
What happens to my deposit if I can't make my appointment with a guest artist?
If you don't show up to your appointment, your deposit will be lost.
This is also the case when you cancel less than two business days before your appointment.
Guest artists are only here for a limited time, and their Inksane schedule has been fixed for a while. They count on you to show up to the appointment, since it is not possible for them to find another client last minute.
What happens to my deposit if I can't make my appointment with a resident artist?
When did you cancel?
- No show = deposit lost.
- Cancelling less than two business days before (business days = Tuesday until Saturday) = deposit lost.
- Cancelling more than two business days in advance (business days = Tuesday until Saturday) = deposit stays.
What if you cancelled on time?
- You can leave the deposit in our system until you book in again or you can receive it back as a gift voucher. The gift voucher doesn't mention a name so you can give it away as well.
- If you book in again immediately after moving the appointment, we will transfer your deposit.
- If you change from Inksane shop or Inksane artist, your deposit stays valid.
A deposit is never refunded in cash or by bank transfer.
How long does one day session take?
This, again, is different for every artist, but here are some ground rules:
- The session starts at 11h.
- then about an hour is spent on consultation, design, anatomy, placing the stencil, setting up booth ...
- After that, your tattoo artist will continue until your design is ready. This could be at 15.00h but this could also be at 18.00h.
- So don't plan your day in a way that you need to be home at a specific hour.
The hour at which your session is finished does not affect the price. Your price is a fixed daily price, and serves to finish that day's design. Some clients' skin absorbs ink easily, so we finish quickly, but it may as well be the other way around.
Do you also do cover-ups?
Some of our artists do cover-ups, some do not.
If you want a cover-up, say this from the start.
Most artists can cover a small tattoo with a much larger design. That being said, we have 2 cover-up specialists available: if your old tattoo took up your entire upper arm, your new tattoo obviously can't be much bigger. Our specialist will show you what is possible.
What you need to know about cover-up tattoos
- A cover-up is always darker than your original tattoo.
- You cannot use light elements or styles to cover (for example a portrait or a rose).
- Give your artist as much freedom as possible. This way you will get the best result.
- Ideally you laser your old tattoo a couple of times. The tattoo doesn't need to be gone completely but if the tattoo is already a little bit lighter, a lot of new possibilities open up for your new design.
Are you looking for a good tattoo laser company? Ask our reception.
Is it possible to retouch a tattoo that was done by somebody else?
Yes, but for that we need to see your old tattoo first. Through clear photos if you want to book via mail , or even better if you come by the shop. Our reception will then estimate which Inksane artist is suitable for this.
Can I swim/work out with a new tattoo?
If your tattoo is still fresh, it is important that your skin doet not get too moist.
Moist skin holds less ink, resulting in a faded tattoo.
Bathing, swimming, sauna, sweating, though work outs... they make your skin soft and moist. So we recommend you do not practice any of said activities before your tattoo is fully healed.
We recommend about 3 weeks of carefully taking care of your new tattoo.
Can I walk in the sun with my new tattoo?
No: we do not recommend you go out sunbathing. Not only during the first weeks after your tattoo, but also afterwards: a tattoo is only fully healed after 3 months.
Moreover, a tattoo is based on contrast. The lightest part of your tattoo is your skin color. The darkest part is the blackest ink. If you sunbathe often, your skin gets darker and so does the lightest part of your tattoo. This leaves you with less contrast, and makes your tattoo less ''readable''.
Finally, long exposure to the sun can break down the tattoo pigment. You should pay attention to that for the rest of your life.
Can I get a tattoo during the summer?
It doesn't matter so much, as long as you don't expose the tattoo to the sun, don't go swimming ...
So getting your forearm tattooed just before you leave on a trip is not very convenient.
Getting a tattoo during the winter/autumn/spring makes more sense but that shouldn't hold you back from getting one in the summer.
Can I get a tattoo when I'm pregnant?
No.
There isn't a direct side effect between tattooing and a pregnancy but it's better to not take any risks during this period.
Baring the pain all day long also takes your immune system down a bit. You will be tired after such a session (pregnant or not 😉).
You want to avoid that, because you'll need as much energy as you can get a hold of in order to take care of your baby.
Can I go to you for piercings?
Of course! We have a webshop with high-end piercing jewelry. You can also book an appointment online to get pierced.
This is possible in each of our five studios (Roeselare, Sint-Niklaas, Brussels,Ghent,Sint-Truiden).
Bonjour,
J'ai un projet de tatouage autour du manga.
Se serait un mélange de plusieurs manga, je ne sais pas si il y a une possibilité de passer pour en discuter ce sera plus facile à expliquer et à montrer, que par message.
Cordialement aurelier cavrenne
Bon après-midi Cavrenne
Super idée pour un tatouage.
vous pouvez toujours passer dans la boutique pour en parler. Nous sommes ouverts du mardi au samedi de 10 à 18h.
A bientôt