As someone who's always contemplated on getting a tatt, this was really satisfying for me to watch

Luke's tattoo is insane, i can't believe how well it covered up the old one!

My wife and I love getting tattoos as celebrations for occasions. We want to get tattoos when we visit Japan, but as still slightly worried about the implications.

I like how straight to the point Aki is with her videos. She didn't drag out what tattoo she got, or make a huge reveal, she just told us right away. Thanks for all you do, Aki!

OMG!!!! The tattooist (Asao) showing you the book is the same woman who tattooed me and my girlfriends in 2018 when we visited Japan!!! She did such an incredible job!!!!

It’s so gorgeous!! Love the blue theme of your tattoos🥰💙💙💙 Luke’s looks amazing too🤩

Their new tattoos really fit the two’s personalities and vibes! They look stunning Aki ☺️☕️

That tattoo is absolutely beautiful. Even if I don't know the meaning I can tell it's very precious to you because you got it as a tattoo, I'm personally scared of pain and needles so I will probably never get at tattoo but I'm happy you did and went through that process and I hope your happy with the design you have! ☺

Let’s not lie, Aki is ROCKIN that tattoo-

It's actually reassuring to hear Aki say how much it hurts 😅 as someone who has never had a tattoo and have a low pain tolerance, I can only imagine!!!

Aki this is such a beautiful tattoo! It’s heartwarming to know that it’s related to something you enjoy to reflect on from your own childhood, and i admire the fact that you have gotten a tattoo in Japan. It’s so inspiring and encouraging for others who have or want tats that feel as if they can’t visit Japan or other countries with social stigmas such as this. Thank you for uploading this, we’re so grateful to you!!!💜

As someone with A LOT of tattoos, it’s really nice knowing people in Japan with a lot of tattoos (multiple friends that live there with full bodysuits) and they know all the dope private onsens so I never feel like I’m missing out when I visit Japan

I have a bunch of giant and colorful game and anime tattoos and I'm not ashamed of them. I probably wouldn't be able to live normally in Japan (not that I want to). As tourists I don't think we have anything to be worried about...I also don't think they'd care as much if you're foreign looking anyway? Aki's new tattoo looks so beautiful! Hopefully someday they will be more accepted in Japan.

This has officially inspired me to get a tattoo dedicated to my living great grandmother (my guardian since i was a baby). Love you Aki! It’s super pretty.

I got 4 tattoos at studio muscat by an artist named haruka :) she is absolutely wonderful to work with! Can't wait for this pandemic to pass so I can go back :)

I used to do tattoos for about 15 years. Unfortunately I developed a condition that I had to find another way to make an income. It's so nice to see appreciation of the art. Especially in Japan. Edit: it was so hard to read the subtitles, because I was watching the art. 😅

AHHH A PIERCING NOW A TATTOO I SHALL LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH AKI

Love the connection with your flower and the fan with the blue! I've always loved the Japan-ish styled tattoos

When my family and I lived in Japan my mom got a few tattoos, she had already had quite a lot. When we went to this one waterpark she was required to cover them all lol Edit: btw we lived in Okinawa at the time! The tats my mom got while we were there was a dragon sleeve and a tattoo dedicated to my grandmother I believe.

My husband and I had appointments at Studio Muscat in March of 2019, even already paid our deposit, and then Covid hit. We’ve moved our trip to March 2021 and now 2022 and the folks at the studio have been wonderful about letting us reschedule each time and letting our deposit ride. ❤️. Hubbie has an appointment with Eji and I’m sitting for Masa. We are praying we can be there. All the artists there do incredible work!

I will never understand how someone could look at something like those two beautiful pieces of art and assume you guys are troublemakers. They're GORGEOUS!!!

To be honest, tattoos can mean a lot of things and I do adore how the place put in effort and how well they coloured the tattoo as well. And then along with that, your parent’s approved of it. In total, the whole video is extremely heart touching along with the art.

Such a stunning tattoo! She did an amazing job, Aki. If I ever get to Japan (my Son was supposed to take me, but he quit his job and is using the savings for a house) I'll definitely go there. Tattoos for me take away the crippling back pain and I get an adrenaline rush whenever I get tattooed. If I wasn't on disability, I'd probably have full sleeves by now. It's expensive to get the best tattoo artist design and do the tattoo; but so worth it. My father was dead set against tattoos so not long after he died, I was getting a memorial tattoo. I hope wherever he is, he approves of it. 😉

Are Tattoo’s in Japan looked less down upon now as opposed to 10-20 years ago? I do heard that some hot springs don’t allow them cuz of Yakuza connections

Honestly that shade of blue is so 💙 damn pretty. I love the way it looks. I wish I had the money and enough pain tolerance to get some nice tattoos as well.

When going to Japan, a friend of mine explained about tattoos there and a bit of history, and he ended up getting one and I've gotta say.... The results were a masterpiece

Absolutely beautiful tattoos, both of them. As someone who got almost my entire back tattoo this summer, i can relate to Aki's pain. I personally had 2 giant sakura branch "wings" tattooed on each side of my spin, going all the way down to my lower back. When the artist got closer to my spin, i swear to god i could have cussed so badly, but i also just had to enter a place of zen like Aki, where you dont say anything, you dont move, you just consentrate on your breathing, its the only way you can get through it, because that shit hurts! But the result is so beautiful.. I got my branches as a reminder that life is short, and that we need to remember to live it to the fullest, and even tho its sad sometimes, life got so much beauty in it. Getting that tattoo as a tribute to your mom is so wonderful. I love tattoos who has a meaning, and isnt just a "Oh i thought it looked cool".

I love that the tattoos match well one another, like they really belong to Aki and is so beautiful!

Aki's tattoo is so pretty Like, that blue color is such a gorgeous blue!!

The colors are truly amazing. Tht blue is so rich.

you actually did really well with not moving! my dad is a tattoo artist and has been doing it for over 20 years and i want to be a tattoo artist just like him. i know a lot about tattoo work and i want to let you know that you did so well!

That eyebrow pierce! That tattoo! Girl you’re on fire! 🔥🔥🔥 aki you look so cool!

The blue that Aki chose is absolutely beautiful. That is a great tattoo!!

I just noticed how slim aki is jeez she really taking a tattoo well and the artist is at least trying to keep a conversation. Gfg Aki

Those are so beautiful and vibrant. It looks like a painting.

oh thank god, the honkers are still clean

Nice seeing Aki feel free to get an eyebrow piercing, and a tattoo in Japan. It’s just the feeling of seeing someone else do what they want without anything holding them back that can inspire me to do the same.

Aki just becoming Yakuza member Ez

Like I already REALLY want a tattoo but after seeing how good that fan looks on Mama Aki I want one even more! So beautiful! 😍

I’d like to see Joey’s reaction to your new tat one of the best things in my opinion is sharing your tat and the meaning behind it with the people that matter to you

the blue color is soo pretty omg! i know my comment doesnt do it justice but i really just wanted to point it out cause wow! absolutely stunning

Your tattoo looks amazing!

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Congrats Aki! It looks absolutely beautiful! ❤ That's what takes the longest is finding someone to trust with your body!

thats so cool they gave you variations to choose from! Here almost all tattoo artists give you no option to see a project or to changeit, theyre like : oh you chose this artist so you must like his style and trust him. So basicly we get a picture of what we are getting just before we get it, and either we accept it or leave :/

That place on your arm Aki is one of the most painful place to get a tattoo so props to you, you did awesome!!

aki going hashira mode with her concentration breathing

Personally tattoos aren't my thing and don't think I will ever get one, but all for people getting them if it's means something to them. Looks very pretty and is very bright blue! Well done for sticking out the pain!

Love hearing the Northern Ireland accent from your friend, Aki!

Both of them are on point. As a person who wants to be a tattoo artist, i really love the vibrants blue. It's like so bright. I love it

Both looked absolutely stunning! Getting a Celtic sleeve done bit by bit myself atm :)

That was a prety design choice. I cannot decide on a design if I wanted to get a tattoo. I'm an artist, so I tend to never settle on one thing for too long.

Aki, your tattoo is beautiful! I love the blue florals, it reminds me of that delft blue you often see in porcelain. Also, the placement is perfect and the strand going onto your arm makes it super feminine. Sorry if I ramble, but I can't get over how lovely it turned out!

Can't wait to see it healed!!

Can't wait to see it healed up

i love how delicate their wiping is i swear tattoo shops anywhere else wipe you like a tabletop and that shit feels like sandpaper

They both came out so well. That blue is absolutely stunning on your skin tone Aki 😻

Both look so amazing!!!!!! I love them both

I'm very impressed with the detail. Japan tatoo artists seem to not disappoint.

One of most beautiful blue tattoos that I've seen 💙

The color saturation on both tattoos is good! Both are very lovely and awesome works of art, love it!

I CAN'T WITH THE INTRO ITS BOTH CUTE AND FUNNY 🤣

Back of the arm by the armpit is by far the most painful spot I've had done so far, I feel you. Edit: Haha, oops. I always forget I have one on my ribs. That was definitely the worst. But the back armpit area is an unreasonably and surprisingly super painful area.

Both of your tattoos look absolutely beautiful I’m so happy for both of you 🤍

I did an Atlas/Eren crossover tattoo this January, one 5 hour session and one 6 hour session 2 days in a row. During the 2nd session, I bit down on my tooth during the lunch break, hitting some kinda nerve down at the root. And there were 2 hours left. I totally recognized that look you had at the end there. BUT. In the end, it's worth it!

Both tattoos are beautiful! 😍🤩 When I had my back done I was crying so much. The most intense pain I've ever experienced. Pain went down both arms all the way to my hands. It was rough. Just gotta do the yoga breathing and try to meditate as best you can. Nice to hear more onsens are coming around to being okay with tattoos.

Thanks for studio recommendation, great work indeed, looks amazing 😻

I can't get over how beautiful the shade of blue on your tattoo is.

Omg I love you new tattoo! It's so beautiful and delicate. It also goes well with your other tattoo because they are both blueee. Good job to the tattoo artist!

IT LOOKS SO GOOD ON AKI LIKE SO PRETTY

Love how the tattoo turn out.

What a gorgeous and elegant tattoo: I love how you took the time to find and create a meaningful design.

It’s so beautiful, Aki!

It's so beautiful and rich in color oh my god Congrats!

Really diggin your new edgier style, suits ya. Happy holidays.

1. That is such a pretty tattoo and I love the shade of blue used for it!💙 2. Crows and Ravens are my fav birds as well! The tattoo looks so cool and detailed!

Fuck, both of your guys' tattoos are so pretty! And I'm getting major tattoo envy even though I'm literally three weeks out from my newest two.

Omgggg your eyebrow tattoo!!!!!I love it❤❤❤❤

Aki that tattoo is absolutely beautiful.

What a special way to honor your mom’s China collection. And that crow tattoo is gorgeous!!

That's a stunning tattoo, Aki! The blue is so vivid, and the placement is perfect

Working on a patch work sleeve myself, your fan is absolutely beautiful.

OMG! That's beautiful Aki

“Be honest who else is a few hours late” 😂

Omg. I also got a tattoo at studio muscat when I was staying in Japan. And it’s the best tattoo with the most detailed and best lasting colors I have. They are amazing

Oh my god they both look amazing

Theres something about getting a tattoo, especially the long sessions where you start and its like "okay this hurts, but i can ignore it" and then maybe an hour in "Oh its not really hurting anymore, its just uncomfortable" and thats mostly cos your adrenaline is coursing through you. Maybe 3 hours in, sometimes sooner depending on how you feel on the day "OH GOD THIS HURTS AGAIN". And if youre sitting up for your tattoo, in that 2-3 hour mark "man, i never realised how uncomfortable my own butt is". Having said that i love all my tattoos, so i dont regret a thing.

Awww proud of you for sitting as well as you did considering how much pain you were in! The tattoo is absolutely stunning🖤💙

i'm way too chicken to get something permanent on my body (that isn't natural; i have lotsa freckles and a few scars but i'm fine w/ those) but like,,,,, i love seeing people getting tattoos done and seeing the end result a few family members and a few friends have tattoos and i cheer them on bc that's such a big decision to make

Aki's over the shoulder look is model worthy! 😱🤩

That really fits fir you Aki, i love it!!!

Girl when I tell you I hauled ass to open this notification! This is truly a big deal♥️

That's so beautiful Aki! I love the story behind it too! Luke's is also great!

For my next tat, I’m going to Japan. Look at the beautiful work they did! 😍 Both were amazing and the colors were so vivid! If I ever get to visit Japan, I’m getting a tattoo at this place. That’s primo work!

the tattoo looks AMAZING Aki!! and Luke's looks beautiful as well~

Aki great video! Nice Tattoos, There is alot of Color and Detail!

That tattoo is so pretty !!!!

Oh yeah, the shoulder area is definitely painful. I have butterfly wings on my back and the right side hurt far more than the left. It was literally like a hot knife through butter. Worth the pain though.

Those tattoos look epic!!!

That's gotta worth the pain. The tattoo ended up being so good