Magic Canvas

Magic Canvas is a popular application that is spreading across the world from Japan.
In this application, users play with pictures drawn by popular picture book authors and illustrators.
A variety of pictures have been carefully crafted to be enjoyable for both kids and adults. Experience different locations such as the ocean, forest, and sky, all while nurturing your child.

It's easy to operate, even with the fingertip of a child under 1 years of age.
Magic Canvas expands your child's field of vision, stimulates their curiosity, and allows them to learn about the world, essentially hitting more than two birds with one stone.
We hope you have a wonderful time playing Magic Canvas together with your children.

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This application is designed for use on tablet PC, however it can also be used on smartphones.
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[How to play]
▼Create your own world▼
1. Pick a theme that you like
2. Press "Play" to enter the theme, then try tapping on different areas
3. Try tapping on pictures that appear
4. A cool effect appears when you trace the screen


[Available themes]
*The "Forest"and "Ocean" themes are free!


▼Forest (Illustrator: Tomoko Suzuki)
Animals: bears, deer and fawns, squirrels, rabbits, skunks, owls, etc.
Others: butterflies, mushrooms, wildflowers, etc.
This theme features cute animals and special original characters!

▼Ocean (Illustrator: Megumi Inoue)
Big sea creatures: dolphins, whales, killer whales, etc.
Small sea creatures: turtles, squids, tropical fish, etc.
Seabed: crabs, shrimps, octopuses, coral reefs, etc.
Others: birds, ships, submarines, etc.
This colorful theme is filled with fascinating sea life.

▼Lakeside (Picture book author: Michiko Tachimoto)
Playground: Ferris wheels, roller coasters, swings, see-saws, etc.
Animals: squirrels, rabbits, spot-billed ducks, bears, etc.
Others: boats, churches, fountains, clock towers, etc.
This theme features animals familiar to children in the world of picture books happily playing together at an amusement park by the lake.

Various other themes will gradually be added!


[Artist's Introduction]

▼Tomoko Suzuki (Forest)
Her illustrations have been used mainly for small products and in animation production. So far, she has worked on illustrations for children's books, text books, CD jackets, advertisements, novel covers, designing original characters, and creating cartoons for TV commercials and TV show themes.
Her own brand, "playtime studio," designs, produces, and sells various products that are enjoyable for everyone, regardless of gender or age.
Illustrator　http://www.tomo-com.com/

▼Megumi Inoue (Ocean)
Her illustrations channel retro and antique themes, which she conceptualizes with darker colors. So far, she has worked on greeting cards, TV show themes, visual events, magazines, book covers, CD jackets, package design, creating original stickers for apps, and designing photo books.
Her own brand, "SORAHANA," designs and produces various products that bring out big smiles.
Illustrator　http://sorahana.ciao.jp/

▼Michiko Tachimoto (Lakeside)
She started "colobockle" in 2001—a planning and production company focused on multimedia for children.
Not only is she in charge of illustrations and writing picture books in the educational field, she also works on TV commercials, advertising, posters, children's clothing, and so on.
Furthermore, she has collaborated with many famous brands and companies such as The Walt Disney Company Japan, UNIQLO, Afternoon Tea, and Tiger Corporation.
Michiko has created over 50 picture books, which have been translated into many languages for Europe, Asia, etc.
http://www.colobockle.jp/