New Japanese tattoos maintain the traditional subjects and themes of classical Japanese tattooing, but they incorporate the colors and line work characteristic of the Neo-Traditional Western style.
Samurai, demons, masks, severed heads, malevolent female deities typical of Asian tradition, and powerful animals such as snakes or dragons, as well as motifs from folklore, are depicted with dynamic and powerful elements, often accompanied by blood splatters.
In the New Japanese style, colors become bright and bold. The classic solid colours, where red and black predominate, are now complemented by vibrant blues, purples, and acid greens.
This fusion of tradition and innovation, East and West, opens up infinite new possibilities for tattoo artists worldwide who choose to explore these themes, paying homage to the Land of the Rising Sun.
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