At VIZ we have a "style sheet" for each title, and now we’re adopting the term for this weekly series about style at our office! We are a diverse group, but we have one thing in common: we love manga, anime and Japanese pop culture. Luckily, we don't have a strict dress code. So set aside your expectations of "work safe" looks and enjoy this sneak peek into the style, clothes and lives of VIZ employees…

Come back each Wednesday to see new looks to complement your own unique style! And you can see all our Style Sheet posts here.

I Love My Job, Coffee and Tic Tacs

Meow!

Roar!

Chilly, Foggy San Francisco Days

Warm Neck, Warm Heart

NAME: Erena Shimoda
DEPARTMENT: Design
POSITION AT VIZ: Senior Designer

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
Tokyo, Japan, and I’ve been in the U.S. since 1989.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK FOR YOU?
Great!

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR FASHION STYLE?
Outside of trends.

HOW IS YOUR STYLE INFLUENCED BY MANGA, ANIME OR JAPANESE FASHION?
Not sure. I would like to think I have my own.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CLOTHING STORES AND FASHION WEBSITES?
Thrift stores.

WHAT FASHION ACCESSORY CAN YOU ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
My lapis earplugs.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK AS A CREATIVE OUTLET AND FOR FUN?
Underwater photography.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CURRENT VIZ MANGA OR ANIME?
Manga: Vagabond. Anime: Moribito.

FAVORITE VIZ MANGA OR ANIME OF ALL TIME?
Manga: Vagabond. Anime: Moribito.