§ 01 Product. Naoko · Unisex sweatshirt · 82,00 USD
AK · 37 · Naoko 01 / 04 unisex sweatshirt featuring Naoko, the Black seadevil, by Animal Kinhood
AK · Nº 37 / 19 Naoko · Numazu, prefectura de Shizuoka, Japón · bahía de Suruga

Naoko.

Unisex sweatshirt

An anglerfish sweatshirt with the portrait of Naoko Mochizuki printed on the front. The anglerfish lives in the band of the ocean where sunlight no longer reaches and carries a small light hanging over its head to draw in whatever passes close by. Naoko appears in Animal Kinhood, my series of animals who wear clothes and get on with their lives like people, and she works surveying ships.

Printing
All-over, vibrant and washableAOP DTG · sublimation
Production
Cut and sewn in 3–7 daysOn demand · no stock
Shipping
Worldwide with trackingUSA / Latvia
Warranty
Defective? We reprint itAt no extra cost
82,00 USD Tax included · white-label
Size · pick yours Size guide →
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§ 02 The real species. Melanocetus johnsonii · Black seadevil
Black seadevil (Melanocetus johnsonii) in the wild Foto: Emőke Dénes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The real species

Black seadevil.

Melanocetus johnsonii

The light a place already has is never any good. I always bring my own.

Meso and bathypelagic zone of tropical and temperate seas worldwide, usually between 200 and 1,500 metres deep, with occasional records a good deal deeper. Permanent darkness, cold and high pressure.

§ 03 The story behind the portrait. 3 min · 02 chapters
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CAP · 01 / 02

Once a day, and the whole table

She can go a whole day without a bite and then clear the table at a working lunch while everyone else is still on the first course. If anyone notices, she says she has not had time for breakfast, and it is true that she has not had time. She does the same with the box her sister Yuka sends every New Year, with a week's worth of food inside: it is empty by the end of the afternoon.

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CAP · 02 / 02

The box and the message the next day

Yuka lives two stops down the line, with two kids and a house full of people at all hours. She sends the box, Naoko empties it and thanks her by message the next day. They do not talk on the phone. They see each other at their parents' house at New Year and at obon, and Naoko arrives once they have started, sits wherever there is room and leaves before the fruit comes out.

Naoko · Read the full biography
§ 04 Technical specs. Category · pod
Material & composition
Poliéster all-over con interior afelpado · cuello redondo
Production
Print provider: PrintfulProduction method: DTGProduction time: 2–7 business days
Care & maintenance
Lavar a máquina del revés en agua fría. No usar lejía. Secar a baja temperatura.
Shipping & timing
Shipping category: apparel_aop
§ 06 More of Naoko. 08 objects · same author
§ 07 What people ask. 08 · about POD
  • Each product is made to order when you place your purchase. There is no pre-made stock or overproduction. A specialised production partner prints, cuts, and prepares it specifically for you.
  • Production normally takes 2-5 business days. Shipping adds 3 to 20 days depending on destination. Most orders arrive within 1-3 weeks total. Exact times depend on the production facility and your location.
  • Contact us at mail@yagopartal.com with your order number and clear photos of the damage (include packaging). We will review your case and offer a solution as soon as possible, either replacement or refund.
  • Check the size guide in each product tab. Measure a t-shirt that fits you well and compare with the length and width measurements. The t-shirts have a regular fit, neither slim nor oversized.
  • No. No animals participate in or are harmed during the process. The portraits are created combining photography, illustration, and artificial intelligence. They are fictional characters representing real species with respect and dignity.
  • Yes. You have 14 calendar days to withdraw, with no need to give a reason (TRLGDCU arts. 102-108). Return the product unused and in its original condition; return shipping is at your expense and any loss of value from handling beyond inspection is deducted (art. 108.2). Your statutory guarantee of conformity also remains fully in force: any product arriving damaged or with a defect is replaced or refunded at no cost. Contact us at mail@yagopartal.com.
  • On-demand production eliminates surplus stock and overproduction. Each product is manufactured only when someone orders it, drastically reducing material waste and the footprint of unsold inventory.
  • Animal Kinhood is a series of anthropomorphic animal portraits created by Yago Partal. Each portrait features a real species dressed in clothing that reflects its personality, blending photography, illustration, and artificial intelligence.