OUR STORY

Hey, I’m Hiroki Zhang, the founder of ONIKAGE.

A lot of brands use fancy words to describe who they are.

I’d rather just tell you the truth.

I was born and raised in a small town in Northeast China — nothing special, just an ordinary kid with big dreams.

In 2019, I moved to Japan to study and start a new life. I didn’t know exactly where it would take me, but I knew I wanted to create something real.

Growing up, anime was more than entertainment — it shaped how I saw the world.

Later, living in Japan, I fell in love with the country’s street culture — the freedom, the confidence, the mix of art and life.

In 2024, I decided to bring those two worlds together and started ONIKAGE.

I never set out to build some giant global brand.

I just wanted to create something that feels true — where anime and streetwear could actually meet.

If you found your way here, I think you get what I mean.

This first year hasn’t been easy. We’ve faced challenges, mistakes, and lessons — but also thousands of supporters who believed in us.

Over 8,000 customers have joined the journey so far, and that means everything to me.

ONIKAGE isn’t perfect yet — but that’s okay.

We’ll keep improving, keep creating, and keep proving that dreams from small towns can go big.

Just like the heroes we grew up watching — we’re still writing our story, one step at a time.

Thank you for being part of it.