Full Metal Panic, Bayonetta Artists Host Live Drawing Sessions at AnimeJapan

Full Metal Panic! illustrator Shikidouji and Bayonetta illustrator Ai Yokoyama appeared at AnimeJapan 2026 for live drawing sessions in front of fans this past weekend. Shikidouji drew Full Metal Panic! characters Sōsuke Sagara, Kaname Chidori, Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa, Melissa Mao, Kurz Weber, and Bonta-kun. Yokoyama in turn drew Bayonetta characters Bayonetta and Jeanne.

ANN captured both artists in the middle of their creative process:

A live Full Metal Panic! drawing by Shikidouji at Anime Japan! pic.twitter.com/Y5KFoGrpTB

There's no splitting hairs about it: This live drawing of Bayonetta and Jeanne is absolutely bewitching! pic.twitter.com/GDeAWWSBsX

AnimeJapan 2026 ran between March 28 and 31 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. AnimeJapan 2027 is set to take place at the Intex Osaka convention center between March 27 and 28, 2027, and Osaka will also host the convention in 2028.

Sources: AnimeJapan 2026