[EN]New Year's Greetings 2025[Public]

Happy New Year!

First of all, please have a look at my New Year's illustration for 2025.

This year is the Year of the Snake in Japan.

Wishing you good luck for the year ahead, I drew this image of King Cobra and Python Snake powerfully intertwined with each other.

Last year I continued to work on the first major update of SxM2 and managed to deliver it to you.

I couldn't include the boss defeat scenes at the time of release, so I decided to put a lot of effort into it since it was to be added as an update,

and I took on the rough challenge of drawing all the variations for each partner.

It took a long time, but I think I am satisfied with the update, including the new special battle and balance adjustments.

If you haven't played the update yet, please try it.

I am currently working on the art book for SxM2.

Like 1, I plan to make a large size illustration of the monsters and others, setting drawings where you can see the front and back views, and also Chibi illustrations for you to enjoy.

I drew the monsters in 2 with the assumption that they would be enlarged, so you will be able to see more detailed designs than in 1.

The process of drawing the settings and Chibi drawings for over 100 monsters is very challenging and time-consuming, but I will persevere and work towards completion.

Once the art book is complete I will go back to work on the big update. I would like to add arena content next.

I have the impression that I painted a lot of pictures last year, and I am sure I will paint a lot more this year as well.

I will continue to work steadily this year so that I can continue to deliver enjoyable things to you all.

I sincerely hope that the year 2025 will be a bright and wonderful year for me and for all of you.

Thank you very much for your continued support this year!

(Even after the release of 2, I continue to publish monthly development letters in the form of support for my production activities, with informations of updates, and special illustrations.)