Dear readers of Affect3D:
Today I would like to present to you an interview with Butcha-U! Butcha-U, also known under the circle name Eroquis, is a Japanese artist that is known for creating explicit artwork, fan art and manga. He is also responsible for some visual novel games, and there is even an animation based on one of his games called Jutajima.
Perhaps the above rings a bell, or perhaps you’ve never heard of this artist.. yet! In the interview below we talk about his career, his favorite genres, his opinion regarding censorship and much more!
Please tell us a little about yourself. Where did the names Butcha-U and Eroquis come from?
I always use a scrapbook called CROQUIS. I decided to use that and turn it into a circle name for the adult business. And so EROQUIS! was created. My pen name ‘BUTCHA-U’ was created by using my real name as a reference.
This may come as a surprise to some of our visitors, but you’re from the land of the rising sun, Japan. Can you tell us a little bit about your home country and what it’s like to live there?
Regarding the presentation of my work, it’s a really free country. But recently the censorship has become much stricter, which is a very sad thing. In the West it’s not needed to modificate adult products with mosaic, I’m jealous haha
How did you get started in art? What was journey in becoming an artist?
Ever since I was a child I liked to draw pictures. I just continued drawing, and this is the result.
You’re sort of a jack of all trades as you’ve done work on manga, games and even an animated title. How do you manage to do all of that?
First I decide on what I want to create. After that I concentrate on my work, and try to manage everything while learning. It’s difficult, but it’s also a really fulfilling and enjoyable job.
Last year was a huge year for you as you ended up working on your first animated title Jutajima, which is based on the visual novel game that you also worked on. Tell us what went through your mind when you got the word about a company wanting to produce an animation based on your work.
Since it was the first time creating an animation involving my work, I was very happy!
What are the major differences between working on a manga, visual novel game and an animation? Are there any similarities between the three?
For all three products the volume is already decided, but especially with animation there is a limited volume in which you have to express your work. With a visual novel you have the most freedom regarding reconstruction and management of the configuration which is very hard.
A while back, you did promotional artwork for the company Tenga, manufacturers of the infamous onahole. You even released a comic based on the girls. Can you tell us how this deal came to be?
The artwork where I personified Tenga was a sudden impulse, it was very close to fan art, but a company that produces e-books took a look at my homepage and suggested a production.
On the discussion of censorship: Japan is notorious for having some of the strongest porn censorship in the world. Genitalia or penetration cannot be shown without being obscured or censored in some way. What is your take on the issue? Do you think Japan will change the law anytime soon?
I think the censorship of genitals and sex is unnecessary. Originally it is something that everyone has seen, but as long as the old law keeps standing, and as long as there are people who have a prejudice against porno, it don’t think there will be any improvement. In addition, the censorship of porno is also something that people use to hide the fact that they are openly creating public indecent material.
Because of the censorship being a bit of a roadblock, artists have to get creative with their porn. What are some of the ways you circumvented the censoring?
With things such as composition, and with ideas to amplify the image of readers, we try to produce enjoyable products.
I noticed you’ve drawn a lot of characters from known franchises, from video games (Resident Evil, Soul Calibur) to western comics (Power Girl). What are some of your favorite characters to draw and why?
I like any of them, but PowerGirl is the most sexy out of the American Comics so I like her. But there are not many translated versions so I have to read the atmosphere just by looking at the pictures, so I’m not sure if I have a correct grasp of her character.
Will we see more Power Girl?
I will draw PowerGirl in the future as well! I will do my best to one day be able to draw so well I will reach the level of DC Comic Cover art! I want everyone to be able to see my illustrations.
Have you ever been involved in a 3D/CGI project in some capacity (porn-related or not) or would you be interested?
In the time I worked for businesses I have been engaged in 3D games, but not since I’ve gone freelance. I would love to become able to create works such as from Umemaro-3D and Girlfriends4Ever.
What are your thoughts on the future of 2D vs 3D hentai in Japan specifically and in your general opinion?
Talking about Japan, I think that for drawing sensual things 2D will become mainstream. For 3D it’s necessary to learn about software systems, furthermore modeling skill/techniques are needed so it has a high threshold. Abroad there is a MOD culture, so there might be some help available to nurture those needed skills.
What are your top 3 favorite fetishes/genres in hentai? 3 least favorite?
I like anal. Furthermore, I also really like it when species of a different kind, such as monsters and aliens are involved.
What are your biggest inspirations?
Movies. Movies from abroad have been big inspirations! I love them!
Tell us the process that goes into your works of art. What are your tools of the trade?
Recently I have created everything digital. The tablet series of Wacom are essential.
Do you have any advice you’d like to give to any aspiring artists?
Draw a lot, show it to others, and learn the things that are still lacking. I’m also still in the middle of training.
What do you have coming up in the near future? What’s next for you?
Currently, I am creating a visual novel game.
Where can we find you online at?
Please take a look at my homepage, or Pixiv.
Any last words for our dear Affect3D readers?
It is great that Affect3D is so full of active works! I hope to be able to learn English someday, so that I will be able to interact with people overseas. I hope for your support!
IBT
December 29, 2015I have always been really thrilled to learn that there is a new offering from Eroquis. Butcha-U is just one of those artists where I know I don’t even need to question if the content will be worth my time, because it always is. Even better, Butcha-U consistently makes some of the best anal scenes, while also exploring a wide variety of ways of going about the act. And those FACES! It’s always a treat to see the faces on the characters, especially as they transition through all the phases leading up to, through, and after the cumshot.
Thank you for agreeing to this interview. We may speak english, but we do love your art!
myself
December 27, 2015I love his futaand tentacle works specially the prison ship game he made, the world need MOAR of butcha -u tentacle/futa works!!!
Lost
December 24, 2015Awesome, Butcha-U is one of my favorite artists too, his works is unique and beautiful. I hope to see more interview from others such as Gura Nyuutou, Chinbotsu, Andou Hiroyuki.
shad
December 23, 2015Woah! I’m a huge fan, especially of his Sex Sweepers manga!
How were you able to get in touch with him?!
Hana
December 23, 2015Great to see that there are Butcha-U fans here! ^^
We emailed him and asked him if he would be interested in an interview with us.
Luckily he said yes! The interview was conducted in Japanese and translated to English for you all to read 😉