r/irezumi is a subreddit with 167k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses tattoo, sleeve, session, japanese, and progress, and they frequently recommend/review tattoo artist and tattoo artists.
A Community of Irezumi lovers to share wonderful pieces of art that transcend beyond mere tattoos. We are focused on sharing and educating others about this complex art form, while shedding old taboos and misconceptions.
Popular Themes in r/irezumi
#1
Advice Requests
: "Chrysanthemum and water sleeve, color done by tebori by me @horiimo_ Calgary AB"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Having a hard time deciding between these 3 artists for my full sleeve"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/irezumi
#1
Tattoo
: "Second sleeve in progress by @jordanbaxterTattoo in Dallas, Texas"
217 posts
#2
Sleeve
: "Second Sleeve in progress by @jordanbaxtertattoo in Dallas, Texas"
80 posts
#3
Session
: "Tebori tattoo, shading and colors by Tebori hand poked, 4 Session 23 hours total, Seattle, WA"
57 posts
#4
Japanese
: "Japanese leg sleeve by Rusty.needles - Dublin, Ireland"
51 posts
#5
Progress
: "Second sleeve in Progress by @jordanbaxtertattoo in Dallas, Texas"
48 posts
#6
Artist
: "Looking for Artists"
48 posts
#7
Dragon
: "Dragon, flowers, waves sleeve by Lilbwabori in Okinawa"
30 posts
#8
Sleeves
: "Matching Dragon Sleeves by @danipadrong Miami FL"
22 posts
#9
Leg
: "Nearly complete Leg sleeve - by Shannon Nordin in Eau Claire, WI"
15 posts
#10
Irezumi
: "Dark/Dense Irezumi aging?"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/irezumi
Tattoo Artist
21 reviews
#1
Ellie Williams
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Rain City
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Chronic Ink
4.0★ from 1 review
Tattoo Artists
10 reviews
#1
Rain City Tattoo
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Tigers Reign
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
The Inkstitute
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/irezumi
#1
Final Result (Traditional)
: "Finally tracked down my buddy and got a healed pic of this tattoo"
109 posts
#2
Progress Pictures (Traditional)
: "Second sleeve in progress by @jordanbaxtertattoo in Dallas, Texas"
44 posts
#3
Tattoo Planning/Research
: "Dark/Dense irezumi aging?"
13 posts
#4
Final Result (New School / Neo)
: "Full sleeve 3 days in a row Blue Dragon by Alezumie from LA and SD"
12 posts
#5
Progress Pictures (New School / Neo)
: "Third session down for my Cthulhu back piece"
11 posts
#6
Irezumi/ Horimono Appreciation
: "details of some body suit i be working one"
4 posts
#7
Artist Opinions/Search
: "Your opinion on fibs_ style?"
3 posts
#8
Irezumi/ Horimono Discussion
: "What do you think of how those colors turned out?"
2 posts
#9
Horimono/Irezumi Media
: "I’ve been doing this for a month now."
1 post
#10
Painting
: "Backpiece"
1 post
Member Growth in r/irezumi
Yearly
+14k members(9.5%)
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Last updated: June 25, 2026