Eriri Spencer Sawamura

Eriri Spencer Sawamura is a childhood friend of Tomoya Aki and the illustrator for his game project in Saekano. Publicly she is a refined art-club student; privately she works as a popular adult doujin artist under the name Eri Kashiwagi.

Eriri Sawamura as illustrator and childhood friend

Proud, competitive, and easily embarrassed, Eriri wants recognition as both artist and childhood friend. Her fear of artistic stagnation creates tension between loyalty to Tomoya and opportunities for professional growth.

Eri Kashiwagi, artistic ambition, and conflict with Tomoya

Eriri specializes in detailed character illustration and rapidly produced game art. Her rivalry with writer Utaha Kasumigaoka and complicated bond with Tomoya shape her choices, while leaving Blessing Software marks a major step toward taking her own career seriously.