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1UP Ink West is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles that specializes in pop culture designs. They offer $100 specials on Fridays and Saturdays for "amazing sized" tattoos. The studio is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere, filled with anime episodes and music. Customers praise the friendly staff and highlight the positive energy throughout the shop. Artists at 1UP Ink West come from various places across the country and are skilled at creating high-quality tattoos. The studio's anime aesthetic, featuring items like a DBZ statue, enhances the unique experience. Many customers indicate that 1UP Ink West is an excellent choice for first-time tattoo recipients, describing it as a "wonderful" and "spontaneous" experience. Recent visitors have shared their excitement about the talented artists, particularly highlighting the work of Will and PNUT. One customer expressed gratitude for a custom piece of Kenpachi Zaraki, noting the shop's good vibes and the artists' passion. Another customer, who had a bad tattoo, was thrilled when PNUT transformed it into a masterpiece without needing a cover-up. The shop's atmosphere, filled with love for anime and nostalgia, makes everyone feel at home. Many plan to return for future tattoos, including pieces inspired by popular shows like Black Clover.
I was extremely blessed to be chosen for Big Wills 1500$ Tattoo giveaway ! The moment I entered the shop i immediately felt like I was at the right place ! Will blessed me and some more ! I got one of my favorite captains in bleach Kenpachi Zaraki ! He went crazy with it ! Made me feel at home along with the owner PNUT they are some of the funniest people I’ve ever met and some of the most humble! Will definitely come back to will for more future pieces ! They are the number 1 anime/pop culture tattoo shop for a reason ! Any of their artist will get you all right ! ?? than you 1UP INK family see yall very soon !
This place has crazy good energy. You can feel the love in what they do, in each other, and the nerdy things we all love. This is the place to go. If you ever think of getting a tattoo or have any doubts, don't. I went in with a bad tattoo that an artist deleted all his social media, changed his number after promising to come back for a second session to touch up the first half of the tattoo and complete the other half of an inuyasha and kagome tattoo but obviously never showed even after paying him 6 bills. I thought Peanut would have to do a cover-up, but not only did he complete the tattoo but he turned the botched tattoo into a master peice without having to do a...read full review
To be honest I don’t even know where to start, 1UP Ink West is by far one of the most comforting, welcoming, and down to earth tattoo shop and for any anime lover that has the opportunity to slide thru for their all day walk in deal.
I personally came in for a bicep piece on my arm and I got it by the man, the senpai, THE GOD FATHER of this whole operation and the anime tattoo community. PNUT (@inkbypnut) and I won’t have it any other way, he really set a standard from my experience and if you go to him you will feel it and then some ? The turnaround time was insane. It was about a week and I was in the chair so if you’re serious and you want to get blasted...read full review