Anime Tattoo Artist in NYC
Josh Dietz is a Pratt-trained illustrator turned tattoo artist working out of New York City, and anime and manga pieces are a big part of what walks through the door. Shonen fight scenes, quiet slice-of-life panels, retro game characters, deep-cut side characters nobody else recognizes — the whole range, done in saturated color that reads clearly from across a room.
Why people book anime work with Josh
Anime tattoos live or die on likeness and color. Josh's background is illustration, not tracing — he redraws your reference so the character actually fits the shape of your arm, leg, or back instead of getting squeezed into a rectangle.
He's also a genuine fan, which matters more than it sounds. If you want a deep cut from a series most artists have never heard of, you won't spend your consult explaining the plot. Research is part of the job here.
What we can tattoo
Single-character portraits, full anime leg sleeves, manga panel recreations, mash-ups of multiple series, video-game and Pokémon pieces, and original characters drawn in an anime style.
Color is the specialty — see more color tattoos in NYC — bold, high-contrast palettes built to stay bright as they heal, though black-and-grey manga-style linework is on the table too.
How the process works
Send your idea, placement, size, and budget through the booking form. Josh replies with a concept direction, a realistic timeline, and what the piece will cost. Larger anime sleeves get broken into sessions so you're never sitting longer than makes sense.
Every appointment starts with a real conversation. Nothing gets tattooed until the drawing is something you're genuinely excited about.
Ready to make it real?
Send over your idea, placement, and budget. Josh follows up with a concept, timeline, and next steps.
Start your booking