What is an Itasha?
An itasha is a vehicle decorated with fictional character(s), often from anime, manga, or video games. The term "Itasha" 痛車 in Japanese literally means "painful car", referring to the fact that itasha owners are fully aware of and embrace the potential cringe-worthiness of their vehicles. It's all about showcasing their love for these incredible worlds and bringing smiles to those who recognize & relate to them.
There are many ways you can enjoy itasha culture in your own garage. Whether you want to start small with a few decals or "Go Big" with a full wrap, we can help! Read this page to understand your options, then reach out to us for more info or to get your project rolling.
SIDES / BUMPERS / HOOD / ROOF
FULL WRAP
A complete transformation of your vehicle's look. A full itasha wrap typically consists of graphics on the sides, front, rear, hood, and sometimes roof. This could also mean changing the color of your vehicle via solid color wrap and applying graphics on top of that. Give us a shout and we'll help you determine the best route for your vehicle.
BUILDING BLOCK? END GAME?
FULL SIDES
This is the most common itasha we see, and is a great option if you want to keep your car color. We love it because it's still a head-turner, but friendlier on the wallet.
A LITTLE SOMETHIN'
HOOD WRAP
Looking for something that's a little more than stickers, but less than the entire side of your car? Or maybe you already have your sides done and are looking for that finishing touch. Then a hood wrap is a great way to go!
FAQ
My paint is chipping. Can I still wrap my car?
We highly recommend resolving any paint issues prior to wrapping your car. That's the best way to avoid potential complications when wrap removal time comes.
How long will my wrap last?
Car wraps can last up to 5 years if garaged and maintained properly. If you are not able to garage your car, you can expect your wrap to last closer to 2-3 years depending on your local climate.
I want an Itasha and have an idea in mind. Where do I go from here?
That's great! Once you have an idea in mind, here are your next steps:
1 . Get it designed. We specialize in itasha design and are happy to help! You can also reach out to a specific artist if you have one in mind, but be sure your artist is familiar with itasha design & your car's body lines.
2. Get it printed. Hey look, we do this too! If you designed with us, we will already have the necessary files to print your itasha full scale. If you worked with a different artist, please have them reach out to us via email, Instagram, or Facebook messenger.
3. Get it installed. Awesome news, we install as well! For those local to Denver, CO we're happy to install your artwork. If you are not local, we recommend calling a few of your local wrap shops and asking if they've installed something like this before. Itasha's require different techniques than your typical single-color car wrap, so do your research.
Most places you'll find either do the art, the printing, or the install. At Hikame Designs, we do all of those steps as a one stop shop! It makes things exponentially easier on you and your wallet. Fill out the contact form below for more info, or reach out to us via Facebook or Instagram @Hikame_Designs.
How much will it cost to Itasha my car?
The answer to this depends heavily on your vehicle, type of itasha (full, partial, hood only), where you're at in the process (do you already have a design?), etc. Please reach out via the contact form with your vehicle year, make, model, list of exterior mods, what you're looking to get done, and where you're at in the process. Our team will get back to you!
Will you install a wrap I've already purchased?
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you have commissioned an artist and/or know for certain that the art you purchased is authentic to the seller, then we are happy to print and/or install it on your vehicle.
Please be careful if you purchase your art online. There are many misleading sites that claim their art is authentic. It is the customer's responsibility to research and verify authenticity. We will not install any stolen art.
CONTACT US
Use the form below to email us. Please include preferred contact method in the COMMENT box along with details of your project, and we will reach out to you within 1-2 business days.
