Anniversary Illustrations from August 11, 2025

I select anniversaries that seem easy to illustrate at the time, whether international or domestic, generate images for them, and post them on X.

I have established basic rules for image generation:

And that is how I create these illustrations.

The Obon holidays (consecutive holidays) have begun for the general public.

In addition to the intense heat, there are reports of a once-in-a-few-decades disaster in the Kyushu region. At home, I continue to spend my days as a shut-in, watching my backlog of educational materials while ignoring my children who are obsessed with video games instead of doing their homework.

Now, let's get started...

August 11, 2025: 'Ganbare (Do Your Best) Day'

Model: Non (@otoku_nonstup)
*I believe 'Maehata Ganbare' was for the breaststroke, wasn't it?
I wasn't born yet, so I'm not sure...

August 12, 2025: 'Aviation Safety Day'

Model: Chip (@chip_chip_23)
*An anniversary established following an incident that occurred in the local mountains.
Past lessons serve as modern warnings.
Sending a big cheer to those who strive to carry on the legacy and protect safety.

August 13, 2025: 'Hakodate Night View Day'

Model: Saki (@saki0desu)
*Summer in the northern land sparkles like jewels, doesn't it?

August 14, 2025: 'Swimming Day'

Model: Mifu (@miiyxmifu)
*I thought you were in a cultural club, but you were in the swimming club?
How many hidden talents do you have!?

August 15, 2025: "Victory over Japan Day"

Model: Kiku (@ladykiku99)
* The day the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and Japan's surrender were announced to the public.
It is said that many high school textbooks list September 2nd, the day the documents were signed.
Gratitude to our predecessors who overcame such a painful and sorrowful era.

August 16, 2025: "Roller Skating Day"

Model: Mashuko (@masyu_chocolove)
* Roller skating has become a signature act for Johnny's, hasn't it!?

August 17, 2025: "Black Cat Appreciation Day"

Model: Riru (@reeruu93)
* It seems there are differences depending on the country, but their cuteness is universal.

August 18, 2025: "High School Baseball Memorial Day"

Model: Rin (@riiin410)
* Just how multi-functional is this penlight!?

August 19, 2025: "Motorcycle Day"

Model: Kiku (@ladykiku99)
* Kiku-baku, appearing in the city at night!

August 20, 2025: "World Mosquito Day"

Model: Uta (@KuriaFIRE)
* I watched Coppola's "Dracula" the other day, so I went with a blood-sucking theme.
There are also stories where mosquitoes transmit a virus that turns people into vampires.

The long weekend is over in a flash, and August is finally entering its second half.
The heat outside is truly abnormal, and as someone in the construction industry, I have nothing but respect for everyone working in this extreme heat.

The period from the first week to the middle of August is a season that makes us, as Japanese people, feel something special.

Since both the illustrations and videos are generated within limited time and credits, it's not uncommon that I have to submit them reluctantly without them reaching my ideal state by the posting deadline.

Videos in particular are difficult, aren't they?
I get the impression that even free tools have become less prone to breaking down, but it's often the case that characters don't move exactly as I want them to.

The challenge continues.

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