THE BEST OF PENPALS
Description Cover art and packaging for the best music written by Penpals, an underground band from Japan, titled “The Best of Penpals.” This alternative rock band is responsible for the opening theme for the anime Berserk, titled "Tell me Why.” They blend English and Japanese with a unique punk-folk approach, creating a compelling and interesting sound that exerts hypnotic and anthemic hooks.
Led the art direction and designed the visual universe for the record, as well as designing merchandising and creating advertising for the rollout of the album.
Client
Penpals
Penpals
Location
Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, JP
role
Art Director, Graphic Designer
Art Director, Graphic Designer
Photography by
Julian Deks
Julian Deks
Services
Art Direction, Logo Design, Visual Identity, Sleeve Design, Merchandising, Motion Graphics, Communication Media
Art Direction, Logo Design, Visual Identity, Sleeve Design, Merchandising, Motion Graphics, Communication Media
objective Develop a cohesive and in-depth visual system that apply’s the albums core emotions and aesthetics.