[1] In upper secondary, they started to become interested in anime, and began drawing moe in their third year.

Tsukumizu attended the Aichi University of Education, and wished to study painting to become an art teacher.

[2][1] As a post-secondary student, Tsukumizu loved war movies, especially Saving Private Ryan.

[6] They cite contemporary manga authors such as Tsutomu Nihei, as well as historical artists like Paul Klee as having influenced their art style.

[7] Shaky and sometimes broken outlines are a common aspect of their art, which they claim was inspired by the work of Studio Ghibli animator Shinya Ohira.