r/irezumi is a subreddit with 171k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses tattoo, artist, sleeve, color, and hard time, 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
Solution Requests
: "What type of style is this type of irezumi. Can anybody recommend someone who does similar style"
5 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "What do people wear when getting the buttocks and public area done, to connect the legs & back/torso? Is the attached suitable?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/irezumi
#1
Tattoo
: "Karasu Tengu Tattoo by Mark Scott @marksomething at Rainbow Demon Tattoo in Denver, Colorado"
28 posts
#2
Artist
: "Dragon half sleeve by me, Nicklas Wong, at The Black Mark, Northcote, Melbourne, Australia"
11 posts
#3
Sleeve
: "Tiger/snake Sleeve started by chris garver"
5 posts
#4
Color
: "足の裏の鯉の刺青！今日で9日目！！残りそうなとこと色飛びそうなとこなんとなくわかってきた"
3 posts
#5
Hard Time
3 posts
#6
First Tattoo
: "First Tattoo! Sakura Fubuki with Waves."
3 posts
#7
First
: "First big tattoo"
3 posts
#8
Dragon
: "Dragon Backpiece"
3 posts
#9
Design
: "Would this combination work"
2 posts
#10
Recommendation
2 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)
: "Blue heron and koi full sleeve. Done by me (ig: @coltonjamesphillips ) San Diego, Ca. US."
70 posts
#2
Progress Pictures (Traditional)
: "One Year Transformation"
43 posts
#3
Tattoo Planning/Research
: "What type of style is this type of irezumi. Can anybody recommend someone who does similar style"
27 posts
#4
Painting
: "Details from a number of paintings by me (Alex Rusty) at Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, Australia"
23 posts
#5
Artist Opinions/Search
: "Oni head engulfed in flames. Japanese-inspired rib piece by me, Ryan Ussher, Sydney, Australia."
12 posts
#6
Irezumi/ Horimono Appreciation
: "Bodysuit Appreciation: Horikazu (Asakusa) and more"
6 posts
#7
Irezumi/ Horimono Discussion
: "healed and settled 🐉"
6 posts
#8
Progress Pictures (New School / Neo)
: "Almost there on the back"
5 posts
#9
Horimono/Irezumi Media
: "I questioned hand tattoos for so long because of social perceptions, but now they’re healed……ZERO regrets!"
4 posts
#10
Final Result (New School / Neo)
: "Thoughts?"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/irezumi
Yearly
+15k members(9.4%)
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Last updated: October 19, 2026