I studied illustration at the art university in Tokyo because I liked art as a child.

I worked as a manager of a hobby shop until 2006. Then, I started customizing dolls and working with movies.

 

I have customized about 20000 Blythes(and Kenner of 1500 or more was Restoration), possibly the most anyone in the world has ever done.

 

I’m still learning English, so you may sometimes find my writing a little hard to understand. Everyone, please feel free to write a testimonial for me! →→→→

 

@nai LABO

www.anailabo.net/

 

@nai BLOG

bbs8.as.wakwak.ne.jp/10859/blog/

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  • JoinedMay 2007
  • OccupationDoll Artist, Film festival producer
  • HometownOita Japan
  • Current cityTokyo
  • CountryJapan
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Photos of SHINJI ANAI

Testimonials

Mr Anai is so nice, efficient and professional! He repaired my Kenner Blythe's torso. Thank you! One day in future I hope to have a custom doll made by him. ^_^

December 6, 2013
Mi Le says:

@nai is not only a wonderful artist but also super nice (I haven't met him in person though^_^). He's the dad of some of the most adorable dolls and cats in the whole world. Wish that one day I could go to Tokyo to visit you & your lab, @nai. Best!

June 6, 2012

Some of the most well-done Blythe customizations on flickr! :3

June 30, 2011

You are so very talented! I always enjoy your photos!!

May 11, 2010
chun says:

I am very honored to had the chance to meet @nai san, and eventually own a beautifully made custom doll, please keep up the amazing work and continue to Wow us! :D

January 14, 2009

You have been my true inspiration to go and start customizing myself. I think also you are very generous to share things like the airbrush chip shading. Very classy. I consider you my virtual sensei, thank you so much master! Olga

November 24, 2008

Excellent Work!!! Congrats!!!

November 22, 2008

Anai is one of the best customizers in the blythe world. His work is so delicate and detailed! I had the chance to see one of his girls in person and I was shocked... I was surprised about the quality of the work at mouth, eyelids and all the make up. Everybody who had business with him also says that he's so nice and… Read more

Anai is one of the best customizers in the blythe world. His work is so delicate and detailed! I had the chance to see one of his girls in person and I was shocked... I was surprised about the quality of the work at mouth, eyelids and all the make up. Everybody who had business with him also says that he's so nice and kind.

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November 9, 2008

@nai sung is very great guy as my hero, his custom Blythe very gorgeous that I've never seen. Lucky, I've got the good chance to got a very special lovely custom Blythe from @nai sung to show at the very first Blythe event in Thailand "BEHIND BLYTHE - 7 Wonderful years" I was surprised, while he did a lot of custom… Read more

@nai sung is very great guy as my hero, his custom Blythe very gorgeous that I've never seen. Lucky, I've got the good chance to got a very special lovely custom Blythe from @nai sung to show at the very first Blythe event in Thailand "BEHIND BLYTHE - 7 Wonderful years" I was surprised, while he did a lot of custom Blythe order, In the mean time, he could spend a very busy time for me to make a very nice doll. Thank you very much. Hope one day i can meet and see you. Love. NUI

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October 17, 2008

THANK YOU @nai sang~~~~

August 24, 2008
Kathy says:

I have 3 Blythes from Anai:) And i am absolutely happy with each of them! He is like Godfather for all my babies:))))) haha yes that's true!

August 18, 2008
courageous stop (deleted)

I feel you are very nice and beautiful and your picture is very very very good !

May 12, 2008
attractive week (deleted)

I love it. A male interested in Blythe. Why not, she looks like Christina Ricci. I love the photostream.

April 13, 2008
Jean says:

your works are fabulous!!!Love your dolls!!

March 23, 2008

@nai's work never fails to amaze me! a person with true talent.

January 10, 2008
Cherry says:

I really adore Mr. @nai's custom work. It is incredibly unusual and unique and he is highly prolific. I also love his photos of such and his English is GREAT (and cute). I wish I could speak Japanese that well. Unfortunately, I only speak it a little. xxxxx.

October 16, 2007
caring caption (deleted)

I just realized now that you actually made all the custom blythes ^_^ they're the cutest customized dolls i've ever seen! I hope to continue following you wonderfull work! *

October 13, 2007
swift beef (deleted)

Wonderful work!!

August 27, 2007