The illustration, manga, Webtoon, and animation creation app, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, announced that it is sponsoring as a Silver Sponsor for the Indie Game Initiative at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (hereafter TGS2026), held from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21, 2026.
Alongside a hands-on CLIP STUDIO PAINT booth in the initiative area, the official guidebook will feature a special interview with yona, the creator of the popular indie game, And Roger.
CLIP STUDIO PAINT Sponsors Indie Game Initiative at TGS2026!
The illustration, manga, Webtoon, and animation creation app, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, announced that it is sponsoring the Indie Game Initiative at Tokyo Game Show 2026 as a Silver Sponsor.
Widely used for game visual production, CLIP STUDIO PAINT aims to offer game fans a hands-on digital drawing experience while supporting the creative activities of indie game developers.
Digital Drawing Hands-On Booth: Indie Game Illustration Challenge
Inside the Indie Game Initiative area, a hands-on digital drawing booth titled Indie Game Illustration Challenge will open.
Visitors can freely create illustrations using CLIP STUDIO PAINT or enjoy digital coloring using line art provided by game streamer Pocky (@Pocky_Sweets), the official TGS2026 Indie Game Ambassador.
Visitors can print finished artwork on-site as a postcard to take home.
- Location: Makuhari Messe Hall 10, 2F Esplanade, Organizer Booth
- How to Participate: Visit the booth directly on-site (no pre-registration required)
CLIP STUDIO PAINT × And Roger Special Interview & Illustration Feature with yona
The official free guidebook distributed in the TGS2026 Indie Game Area, INDIE GUIDEBOOK IN TGS2026, will feature a special interview and exclusive illustration from CLIP STUDIO PAINT × And Roger creator yona (@yona_unltb).
In the interview, yona, creator of the popular indie title, And Roger, discusses concept planning, visual expression, and game development. The feature will also include an exclusive illustration drawn specifically for this project using CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
- Distribution Location: Makuhari Messe Hall 9 Indie Game Area, 2F Esplanade, and other locations
For exhibition details, visit the official CELSYS website.
Check the official TGS2026 website for complete event information!
| Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Event Name | TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 |
| Organizer | Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) |
| Dates | Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Business Day): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2026 (Business Day): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Public Day): 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 (Public Day): 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2026 (Public Day): 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |