Kinu Nishimura ( 西村 キヌ ) is one of the wellknown artists in the fighting game industry. She has done a lot of art for Capcom games, especially drawing, illustrating, designing characters and concept art for Street Fighter. Like any artist, her style has its own unique key components. Here are some elements we see in her concept and promotional art:

Key elements of Kinu Nishimura her street fighter art style:
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Disclaimer: All art and illustrations provided in this video are from Street Fighter and other series, Capcom/Kinu Nishimura.

Music: Street Fighter music OST

About Kinu Nishimura:
Kinu Nishimura, a prominent Japanese video game and anime concept artist, gained recognition for her character design and promotional artwork during her tenure at Capcom in the 1990s. Recruited by Akiman while studying at Kyoto University of Art and Design, Nishimura's career at Capcom began with projects like Muscle Bomber and The King of Dragons, where she established herself as a key figure in the Street Fighter series. She served as the main illustrator for Street Fighter II and contributed significantly to Street Fighter III and IV, as well as crossover titles like Capcom vs. SNK.
After leaving Capcom in 2008, Nishimura continued as a freelancer, contributing to projects such as Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and various anniversary art books for Street Fighter and Darkstalkers. Her influence extends beyond Capcom, with character designs for games like Zero Escape and Culdcept Revolt, and contributions to anime series such as Overlord and Sirius the Jaeger. Her artwork has been featured in numerous art books, doujinshi covers, and adapted into merchandise like figurines and posters.
Internationally acclaimed, Nishimura is celebrated for her artistic achievements, recognized by Kotaku as one of the most accomplished artists in video games. Her legacy includes inspiring other artists and leaving a lasting impact on gaming culture, exemplified by her detailed and dynamic character designs that continue to resonate with fans worldwide.

Video game artworks playlist:
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