Promo image for the "Funimal" giveaway campaign celebrating its selection for INDIE Live Expo. 5 winners in Japan will receive merch featuring characters Pokke and Pikke: T-shirts, a towel, or an acrylic key chain set. Deadline: April 26th, 2026. (Japan domestic shipping only.

🎁 Giveaway Campaign in Japan! 🍙
Glad to be in #INDIELiveExpo! To celebrate, we're giving away merch to fans in Japan.🥳
(Deeply sorry to our international friends, but this campaign is domestic only! 🙏)

🌟You can see the details on X (Twitter) here:
x.com/IXILL/status...

#Funimal #PixelArt #IndieDev

Thank you! 🐞 I saw a ladybug for the first time in years recently—it was so nostalgic!
Seeing them is a true sign of spring. Those tiny eyes you drew are just too cute! 😊

A collection of high-density pixel art themed "Breath of Spring." 1.Swallowtail Butterfly: A majestic butterfly with vibrant wing patterns, capturing a moment of flight. 2.Zenmai (Fiddlehead Fern): A young, coiled fern sprout, showcasing its unique spiral shape. 3.Honeybee: A cute, stylized honeybee! Its charming design brings a smile to your face. 4.Bamboo Shoot: A fresh bamboo shoot with tiny green sprouts peeking out from the tips of its layered husks. 5.Medaka (Japanese Rice Fish): Tiny, shimmering fish swimming gracefully in clear spring water. 6.Fukinotou (Butterbur Bud): A small, pale green sprout pushing through the soil, a classic sign of spring in Japan. Each piece uses intricate dots to express the budding life and soft colors of the new season.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

⭐11th: Breath of Spring 🌱✨

The theme this time is creatures that signal the arrival of spring!
I love seeing all this budding life, full of seasonal energy. 🌱🌱🌱

It’s gotten so warm lately—spring is truly in full bloom! ☀️

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

Wow, that sounds delicious! 🤩
Steak, guacamole, and all those fresh ingredients... just thinking about it makes me so hungry! 😋
Thanks for sharing such a cool fusion of cultures! I love learning about specialties from around the world. It’s so inspiring! 😊✨

Waaaaah!! Thank you so much! It’s Pokke and Pikke! 🍙✨ I’m so incredibly happy—they look absolutely adorable! 💞💗💓
Our whole team’s hearts are so warmed by this. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 😊☺️

📢 Exciting News!
Our original game "Funimal" has been selected for INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25, streaming on April 25th! 🥳

We are so glad to be part of this amazing showcase.
Please check out our Steam News for more details!

📖 News: store.steampowered.com/news/app/403...

#INDIELiveExpo #Funimal

A collection of high-density pixel art themed "Local Specialties of Japan." 1.Umegae-mochi (Fukuoka): A grilled rice cake filled with sweet bean paste, branded with a plum blossom. 2.Akashiyaki (Hyogo): Soft octopus dumplings served with savory dashi broth. 3.Spicy Cod Roe (Fukuoka): Bright red, seasoned spicy pollack roe known as "Mentaiko." 4.Fried Shrimp (Nagoya): A large, crispy deep-fried shrimp, a famous symbol of Nagoya's food culture. 5.Edible Ground Cherry (Niigata): A unique, sweet and sour fruit inside a paper-like husk, grown in Niigata. 6.Golden Shachihoko (Nagoya): A magnificent golden tiger-headed carp statue from Nagoya Castle. 7.Fried Brown Sugar Bun (Kanagawa): A "Karinto-manju" with a dark, crispy shell and sweet filling. 8.Sweet Potato Dumpling (Nagoya): Known as "Oni-manju," featuring chunky pieces of steamed sweet potato. Each piece captures unique local textures using intricate pixel art.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】
⭐10th: Local Specialties 🍱✨

A collection of Japanese specialties that hold a special place in our hearts! It was so fun learning why everyone chose their piece. 🧐

What are the specialties of your hometown? We’d love to know! 😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that! 💞
And thank you for naming the duck! We're sure 'Sakurako' is very happy to have such a lovely name. 🦆😊
Your cherry blossom is beautiful too—I love how you even carefully drew the tiny buds! ✨🌸

High-density pixel art collection themed "Hanami." 1.Cherry Blossoms: Soft pink clusters. 2.Sakura Bonsai: Meticulous miniature tree. 3.Night Sakura: Glowing blossoms in the dark. 4.Swimming Duck: A duck gliding through fallen petals. 5.Hanami (Single Flower): A close-up of a single cherry blossom, capturing the essence of the season. 6.Early Bloom: Sakura at 10% bloom with delicate buds. 7.Full Bloom: Vibrant Sakura in its peak glory. 8.Hazakura: Fresh green leaves after the petals have fallen. Each piece features intricate shading to show the fleeting beauty of spring. Combined, these individual pieces accidentally created a single scene of a duck in a cherry blossom pond.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】
⭐9th: Hanami 🌸

By chance, a duck joined everyone’s cherry blossoms! 🦆
Creating a scene of a duck swimming among petals... ✨

Not knowing what others create is the best part of this circle. So much fun! 😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

A glossy, crispy, and delicious fried egg! 🍳✨ I'm so glad to hear that!
It's like a fried egg festival here! It seems like it was the first thing that popped into everyone's mind! 😊

A collection of detailed pixel art themed "Egg." 1.Chick: A tiny, fluffy yellow chick. 2.Decorative Egg: An egg adorned with elegant patterns. 3.Sunny-side-up Egg: A realistic fried egg with a glistening yolk. 4.Fried Egg on Toast: A delicious-looking piece of toast topped with a fried egg. 5.Easter Egg: A colorful, vibrantly patterned egg for the spring festival. 6. Delicious Whole Egg: A simple, perfectly shaped egg with delicate shading that highlights its smooth, glossy texture. Each piece showcases high-density pixel art with delicate shading and textures.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】
⭐8th: Egg 🥚🐣

Chicks, decorative eggs, and fried egg toast...🍳
Please enjoy these "eggs-traordinary" pixel arts, from cute characters to smooth, glossy textures! 🐣💖

Which one is your favorite? 🐰✨

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

Thank you so much! The whole team is so happy to hear that! 😊💖
Thanks for always supporting us!! Gimbap is such a great choice 😋 It sounds perfect for snacking on while enjoying the cherry blossoms! 🌸✨

A collection of picnic-themed pixel art including a picnic basket, a kid's water bottle, a picnic mat, a hilly landscape, and a backpack. The set also features a rice ball (Onigiri), a bagel, and a strawberry bagel, along with "Mom's water bottle" and a wooden stick found along the way. Each piece captures the warm and nostalgic atmosphere of a spring outing.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】
⭐7th: Picnic 🎒

Hills, lunch boxes, and picking up a wooden stick...
Our picnic spot is ready with everyone's pixel art! ✨

Cherry blossoms start blooming in Japan this weekend! 🌸
Perfect for a "Pixel Art Picnic" too. 😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that! 😊
Hydrangeas in three different colors are truly lovely. I’d love to display them in my room and just admire them all day! 💐✨

A collection of pixel art potted flowers including Cranberry, Morning Glory, Nemophila, Lavender, Winter Daphne, Viola, Dandelion, and a mysterious seedling. Each piece shows unique stylization of petals and leaves in tiny, colorful pots.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】
⭐6th: Potted Flowers 🪴

Stylizing flowers into pixels was a fun challenge this week! ✨
Each artist captured the essence of their favorite plant beautifully.

These colorful, miniature pots look so lovely together! 😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #ドット絵

Thank you! I'm so happy you know Dorayaki! It looks so fluffy and delicious. 😊

Sakura Mochi uses real cherry blossom leaves, so you can truly enjoy the look and taste of spring. Highly recommended! 🌸✨

A colorful collection of pixel art Wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets). It features various dango, sakura mochi, and other treats, showing different textures like glossy syrups and soft rice cakes. A celebration of Japanese spring culture.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

⭐️5th: Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) 🍡

March is for Wagashi! 💓
We gathered so many soft "Mochi-mochi" art. 😊

Each artist’s touch on textures—glossy or grainy—is amazing.

Which one is your favorite? 😋✨

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #Wagashi

Sleeping on the grass—what a lovely idea! The chick is absolutely adorable! 😊 It's getting much warmer here in Japan lately. Spring is definitely on its way! 🌸✨

A collection of 4 pixel art pieces featuring Japanese birds. It shows a Shima-enaga (Long-tailed Tit) with a scarf, a Bush Warbler and a White-eye wearing knitted hats, and a cozy, fluffy Tree Sparrow. They are enjoying the last of winter with their handmade knits.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

⭐️4th: Cozier Birds 🐤❄️

Last week's knits were gifts for the birds! 🎁✨
Wrapped in scarves or fluffy feathers, they're all gathered to enjoy the last of winter.

March starts next week—spring is just around the corner! 🌸😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #DorArt

Wow, I was away on vacation and just saw this! So sorry for the late response! 🙏

Thank you for your warm words and those adorable mittens! 🧤✨ They look so cozy and cute, they’re perfect for staying warm! 🤗

A collection of winter knitting pixel art. It includes various cozy items like a scarf, mittens, and sweaters, all created in a small pixel size.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

⭐️3rd: "Winter Knitting 🧣"

Pixel art & knitting: perfect match! Though we're struggling with these tiny stitches 🤯

These knits 🧤 will have their turn next week. Stay tuned for some "Nuku-nuku" (cozy) warmth! 🥳

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle  #DotArt

Thank you! We're so happy to hear that. 😊 We were so excited to see your lovely tea pixel art! ☕️✨

A collection of 12 pixel art mugs. The lineup includes: Hot Milk, Coffee, Matcha Latte, Green Tea, Latte Art, Matcha, Espresso, Hot Chocolate, Amazake, Kinderpunsch, Hot Cocoa, and Corn Potage.

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

2nd Theme: "Cozy Mugs & Hot Drinks☕️"

Fitting a mug into this tiny size was a real puzzle!🤔💦
After much trial and error, we've brewed a unique lineup full of personality. ✨

Which one fits your mood right now? 😊

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #DotArt

A vertical illustration showing eight different pixel art snacks for the "One-handed hot snacks" theme. A collection of pixel art snacks including: Corn Dog, Taiyaki, Chikuwa, Soup Dumplings, Steamed Pork Bun, Grilled Squid, Gohei-mochi, and Takoyaki. Next update: Feb 12th (Thu)! Stay tuned!

【🍀IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle】

⭐1st Session Theme: "One-handed hot snacks✋🔥"

Shiny, fluffy, and full of detail! ✨ We love how everyone’s personality comes through in this lineup of iconic Japanese street foods. 🇯🇵🍢

Which one looks the tastiest? 😋

#PixelArt #WeeklyPixelArtCircle #DotArt

⭐IXILL Weekly Pixel Art Circle Launch⭐

Starting in February, we're launching the Weekly Pixel Art Club, where IXILL members create pixel art around a weekly theme!

・First session: Feb 5 📅
・February theme: cozy cold-season vibes ♨

Please look forward to it 🥳
#Pixelart #WeeklyPixelArtCircle

A poster for the mini-game “Just Onigiri” created by IXILL, and a pixel art illustration of Funimal.

Something New!📋

Thanks for all the love for Funimal last year! To show you more of IXILL, we’re starting a fun pixel art thing this February... 👾✨

Stay tuned! 🥳

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【企画のおしらせ📋】
昨年は「ふにまる」を通してイクシールのを知っていただきありがとうございました！
2月からドット絵にまつわる企画を計画中です👾✨
楽しいものになるよう準備を進めてまいります！🥳

#PixelArt #ドット絵

A photo of Mount Fuji and a pixel art USAMAN viewing it.

A photo of Mount Fuji and a pixel art USAMAN viewing it too.

🐰Pixel Art Travel Diary🍀
Over the New Year holidays, I was able to view Mount Fuji🗻 many times.
No matter the weather or the season, the sight of Mount Fuji standing so solidly always makes my heart feel solemn.

This T-shirt features cute pixel art of birds from Kakegawa Kachoen drawn in a game-style design!

Furthermore, a programmer who visited Kakegawa Bird & Flower Park during vacation came in wearing a pixel-art T-shirt featuring the garden! I paid my respects to that too! 🙏🙏
#Pixelart

Plates of white rice cakes called 'Goshinsen.' (Rice cakes in the picture is cut into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.) These are offerings made to the gods and then shared among participants to bring luck.

The rice cakes are toasted!

We also toasted the nori and enjoyed it.

We visited a local shrine for a traditional Japanese blessing ceremony! ⛩️✨ We prayed for the success of our upcoming projects and the well-being of our members.

Afterward, we shared "Goshinsen" (sacred foods). It’s a tradition to eat these to receive the deity's power and good fortune. 🍡
#Japan

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Happy New Year
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🎍Back to work today at indie game studio IXILL🎍

In 2025, we released our first original game, “Funimal.”
This year, we'll be actively working to reach people around the world.🙇

We look forward to your continued support!
#Funimal #Pixelart #IndieDev #GameDev