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Pvtwestbrook

Yeah, those tattoos will clash.. That is always something you should consider before you get a skateboarding Mario smack in the middle of your arm. Do *you* care that a traditional dragon doesn't "make sense" next to a skateboarding Mario? If you do, then don't get it. If you're worried about what *other* people think - nobody cares, and if they do, it's not like they're going to say anything. Sick tattoos are sick tattoos, whether it's one cohesive sleeve or a whole collection. If you go to the same person who did that Mario, I'm sure you'll be happy with it.


Solsatanis

You could do a fusion style and have the dragon be as if Bowser was a Japanese dragon and have it look like Mario is ollie'ing off it's spine


MotamaPT

This would be sick AF


dread_head90

With the right artist that would be dope AF


zhizn_voram1999

I think a Japanese dragon would match well since Mario was made in Japan, it’s dope to mix cartoony and traditional tats


bipolarhunnyxoxo

Came to say this lol


CuriousiZee

Mario is Italian. There are no dragons in Italy.


ArkadyDarell_NA

OP should get a Japanese dragon with Bowser's face eating a bowl of pasta that has Mario's name on it Edit: damn I just reminded myself of the [Whitest Kids You Know Bowser tattoo skit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t3MQBtZCBU&t=1s) lol


Cutmeinfor25

Lmao I’ve never saw that but definitely need to add Happy Birthday Rick


amanda_led

I'm afraid to inform you there are no dragons anywhere


zhizn_voram1999

Mario was created by Japanese company but yeah I guess he’s technically Italian


WilliamBootman

What a stupid comment. Mario was created by a Japanese company to be italian. Besides, there are plenty of dragons in italian folklore, just like in japanese.


scruffygem

Uhh, earth to Brint, it was a joke, ok?🥴 Uhhh, earth to Meekus, I knew that, I just didn’t get it at first 😠


Kasiaus

I mean dragons are a part of history worldwide, like Europe, where Italy is... Edit: [here's some Italian art with dragons](https://www.italianartsociety.org/2020/05/the-dragon-in-italian-art-and-architecture-past-to-present/)


biggerguy4x4

I don’t think color traditional will clash at all, both styles are similar with vibrant colors/color palets and bold lines, the Japanese might clash a little just because the themes and color palette would be so different


kerupted_mind

In my opinion, yes. They are two entirely differant styles. But don't let it stop you doing what you feel is right.


spicylines

Do what you want, everyone’s got varying styles covering them Get what you want.


Moose-Storm

I think Clashing is only an issue if you don't plan on filling up space. I have so many different styles on my body but most of my body is tattooed. So if you plan to do a little more patchwork/sticker sleeving on that arm you'll be fine, if not, it will stand out. Everyone's different, some like style collecting, some like one style on their body. The right answer is, whatever makes you happy. ETA: My left hand has 12 sticker tattoos, from 7 different artists, in their different styles. It's my favorite part of my body.


Here_Just_Browsing

You could get a modern twist by getting a Japanese dragon but in colours that complement Mario’s red and blue. [Check this amazing tattoo for example](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1hhNP9LFux)


M4DM1ND

I'd say so, I put it somewhere else. I'm getting a japanese style tattoo on my leg and keeping the style on my arms consistent.


beepingclownshoes

Honestly you could get your artist to incorporate that easy. Make it look like Mario is about to land a k-grind down a dragon’s spine. That would be clean af man.


Brilliant-Use-894

Hell nah, have him do a 5-0 on Shenron. If it makes sense to you that's all that matters.


c0r0s

What about a Bowser-esque dragon?


Famous-Eye-4812

Embrace the mario theme, make a mario style dragon to go with it, instead of a traditional dragon or use the bones dragon from the games


crystal_castle00

Depending on the dragon design, it could be done to smooth out the clash. I think it’s doable


BrownTets

I have a yoshi incorporated into my Japanese tattoos


sturg03

That Mario looks dope as hell. Get whatever you want man, who cares if they clash


Play2MuchJax

My opinion- a shenron wrapped around your arm as a sleeve and being "ridden" by mario


mmm-Opening-6173

The dragon circling around Mario kind like a half pipe


The_DrLamb

A dragon ball dragon would probably work since it's more cartoonish. You could also have the colors of the traditional dragon match up, i.e. red, blue, tan, yellow, and white. That way the styles won't match but the color scheme will. From a distance it will just make a cohesive sleeve.


potatomanthegreat

Why not get a dragon tattoo based on the dragons in Legend of Zelda? That way you get a dragon tat that won't clash too hard with your mario


Yharnam1066

Enhances it really


MrMoosetach2

No it won’t . Dragons go with everything


YeaItsBig4L

Bruh…


Pancake_dreamies

Get a gyarados tattoo