The results are in, and after over 25,000 people made their votes, we finally have our fifteen finalists! Check them out, or open up osu! and take a look!
With 77 entries across a variety of illustration styles, Spring 2018 was perhaps the hardest contest we've ever had the joy of judging. 7 votes was nowhere near enough to showcase the sheer mountains of talent that entered the contest this year, but decisions were made, and votes were cast.
Without further ado, here are the finalists from the 2018 Spring Fanart Contest:
In first place with a whopping 15923 votes is Sunako's entry! Featuring all of the main four mascots plus Tama enjoying an evening walk throughout a Japanese-themed festival, this wonderfully captivating work is simple, clean, and absolutely adorable.
It turns out Mocha looks really good in buns, who knew?
Trailing super close in second place with 14251 votes is In those days's rendition of a spring-attired Pippi taking a walk among sakura-trees in bloom. Simply spectacular, what more is there to say?
In third place, Leissss's stunning entry aimed for the stars and scored 13997 votes, set before two torii upon a starlit plain. Amazing use of perspective and colour really makes the surroundings pop just as much as Pippi and Mocha themselves!
Coming in shortly after with 11675 votes, Evaine's incredible piece, featuring Alisa from the osu!taiko community mascots is set to a frankly breathtakingly rendered backdrop using some of the best colouring we've ever seen. Absolutely spectacular, well done!
Strolling by with 8876 votes total, Amumizu's take on Mocha features all the natural beauty of spring and our youngest mascot to match.
Earning 7602 votes, Raynel's simple but beautifully stark piece frames both Pippi and Mocha in traditional Japanese attire before a grand estate.
Putting the selfie in spring, keizami's adorable piece scored 7270 votes, featuring all of the major mascots, and perhaps the first time in a fanart contest where Maria's actually showing her age.
Chasing close after with 6734 votes, 2Su's amazing work features the major mascots all dressed up in formal spring wear, enjoying a walk under a blooming tree. Bonus points from us for one of the nicest Maria cameos we've seen so far as well!
Saying hello to 6556 votes, YaoiForeva's take on Pippi and Maria enjoying some juice and sake respectively before a beautiful blue sky. Twice in one contest where a finalist entry features Maria drinking!
5754 is about the number of references in this amazing entry by snowyani2000, scoring the same number of votes. There's so much going on here that we could probably spend an entire article explaining it all.
I also feel compelled to note that the depiction of the osu!team cockpit relates to all of us on a deeply personal level. Excellent entry!
Scoring 5301 votes, Heidy's beautifully illustrated take on Mocha and Pippi enjoying some sun and candy is serene, simple, and absolutely beautiful.
5004 votes. Evans. Mocha. Cute.
It is just too adorable to describe any more than that. Check it out!
Sunset overtones herald 4771 votes for Vio's wonderfully unique entry, showcasing Mocha enjoying a ride on her bike and appreciating the local wildlife. A beautifully realised setting that just oozes personality. Excellent work!
Achieving 3664 votes, R3_AL's adorable drawing of a rather aptly titled spring Pippi showcases her wonderfully bright-eyed gaze highlighted with vibrant colouring.
On wings of a spring-tinged dream, 3647 voters were enthralled by RaudhrAkai's fantastical take on an otherworldly Pippi enjoying some springtime scenery. Well done!
Like what you see? Download all of the entries bundled together in high quality here!
We'd like to thank everyone who entered for helping make the contest so great - this particular fanart contest was accompanied with a LOT of calls for more votes across the board, highlighting the number of incredibly talented entries we got to see.
Each finalist snags themselves 2 months of osu!supporter for themselves or a friend, and their works are available NOW in-game as the Spring seasonal background pack, and will remain live for several weeks. Show the artist of your favourite piece some support and check out their profiles!
—Ephemeral
Well Done :D
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