Manu Koa

@manukoa

Red-Crested Cardinal! Lives in Hawaii with Kalena Pau. Icon by Mary Mouse. Banner by ShruumPlumes. He/Him.

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Manu Koa@manukoa· 2d

Thank you for the chance! This is my character -- Manu Koa, the red-crested cardinal. He is friendly, romantic and kind. He's always doing nice things for his mate, Kalena Pau.

Character reference sheet for Manu Koa, a male red-crested cardinal.

Manu Koa (male red-crested cardinal) presents a red rose to his lady love, Kalena Pau (female red-crested cardinal) while the two birds are perched on a tree branch.

Manu Koa@manukoa· 3d

Eeee! @nicnak044.bsky.social! I know you're busy dealing, attending, and cosplaying at CanFURence this weekend! 😀 You prolly already know this! I stumbled across a WNBA professional sports team that uses a LYNX as their team logo! 😍

Manu Koa@manukoa· 10d

"Summer in New York" There's nothing like summer in New York City. This artwork captures my Summer of '25 trip / adventure in NYC. It was quite a memorable experience! ❤️

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (a red-crested cardinal pair) enjoy sight-seeing in New York City by flying upward from Central Park.

Art by the talented Nightrizer.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jul 12

Anthrocon 2006 (NOT 2026! 😂) fursuit parade. That was when Anthrocon had 2,489 people in attendance and 191 participants in the fursuit parade. 😁 (Amazing that I attended the first Anthrocon in Pittsburgh! 😁)

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jul 4

Be careful out there, fellow suiters!

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jun 30

Eeeee! I love your bird sketch! Very Halloween-themed! Nothing wrong in liking to summon frogs! 😂

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jun 28

🎵 "Love You Till the Sun Burns Out" 🎵 Artwork inspired by Sebell's music video of the same name.

Manu Koa (a male red-crested cardinal, slightly more anthro) snugs Kalena Pau (a female red-crested cardinal, also slightly more anthro) from behind her body. Both birds are sitting on top of a bridge's concrete railing spanning the Los Angeles River. The background scenery is an orange glow due to the sunset. The shadows of the downtown Los Angeles office towers can also be seen in the background.

It's a lovely piece of art by Jaylacine.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jun 25

Found an excuse to post a really cute scene of Manu Koa presenting a rose to his lady sweetheart, Kalena Pau.🐦🌹❤️ Artwork completed by the talented Aseethe! (I need to find another comm. idea to pitch to Aseethe!) 😁

Manu Koa (a male red-crested cardinal) presents a single red rose in his beak to Kalena Pau (a female red-crested cardinal) on a tree branch in the forest.

Art completed by Aseethe.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jun 12

I forgot to wish @nicnak044.bsky.social a HAPPY INTERNATIONAL LYNX DAY (which was celebrated on June 11th). Eeeeeee! I hope you had a wonderful day! 😍

Photo of a lynx with the words "International Lynx Day" superimposed on the image.

International Lynx Day is celebrated each year on June 11th.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jun 6

I'm not an artist, though I wanted to participate / share in all the beautiful night art I've received from artists. 😀 Here are several night pics that I love. 🥰

Sarakazi (ice lioness), Manu Koa (red-crested cardinal) and Kubo (hyena) enjoy fireworks after spending the whole day at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Art by Kitchiki

Kalena Pau and Manu Koa approach the Port of San Francisco via ferry.

Art by Kitchiki

Kalena Pau and Manu Koa enjoy a fading sunset in Hawaii, surrounded by tiki torches.

Art by Sam / Shrugsyolo

Kalena Pau and Manu Koa flee for their lives after their vehicle got flipped over by a terrifying wolf! The scene was inspired by Jurassic Park.

Art by Greykitty / Mithmeoi

Manu Koa@manukoa· May 30

Eeeee! I wanted to participate in this art sharing! None of the art pieces are my own. Rather, they are commissioned art created by very talented artists! 🥰 Also: please support human artists! They bring SO MUCH VALUE to the art process and the final outcome! You will NOT be disappointed! 😍❤️

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau drive a blue Toyota Rav 4 across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

Art by Orca Owl.

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau enjoy Christmas at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Art by Kitchiki.

Manu Koa and Tailz enjoys Christmas lights in a snowy, forested scenery.

Art by Jaylacine.

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau deliver Christmas presents to the good people of the world. Ifus is their trustworthy flying doggo who guides them across the night sky.

Art by Ribbontini.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Apr 18

Years ago, Kitchiki offered "Meet Your Hero/Villain" artwork. I was thinking of how nice it would be for Manu and Kalena to meet Oliver (from 'Oliver & Company') in New York City. I bet that would be a FUN art scene to see! 😍

An orange cat named Oliver from Disney's "Oliver & Company" animated movie.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Apr 9

More orca love for @artseaanimal.bsky.social, taken in Eden, Australia last week. Specifically, the Eden Killer Whale Museum. 😁

Manu Koa@manukoa· Apr 7

Thought I'd share some orca love with @artseaanimal.bsky.social. These were taken in Eden, Australia, last week. 😁🐋

Manu Koa@manukoa· Mar 27

Hey @nicnak044.bsky.social! Look at what's playing on my flight! 😁

Manu Koa@manukoa· Feb 22

Thought I'd share Kalena Pau's first reference sheet. I really loved the artist's (Spiritto) rendering of this ref sheet. The B&W character expressions at the bottom are very cute to see! Really loved this ref sheet! 🥰

A character model (reference) sheet for Kalena Pau, a female red-rested cardinal. Artist is Spiritto.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jan 25

Your water colour artwork is gorgeous! I've always loved the first piece you've created for me! 🥰

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jan 14

Found a place in downtown Toronto that reminded me about @zaps.boltie.art. 😁🪴⚡️

Manu Koa@manukoa· Jan 14

Unicron!

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 23

Manu enjoys poking his head out of the Christmas wreath, presenting a candy cane for Kalena to grab onto. Kalena thinks Manu is being silly, but obliges him. They are underneath the mistletoe, after all! 😂

A Christmas scene featuring Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (a pair of red-crested cardinals).

Manu pokes his head through a Christmas wreath while presenting a red-and-white candy cane inside of his beak for Kalena to grab onto. Kalena obliges and grabs the candy cane by her beak.

Both Manu and Kalena stand underneath a mistletoe that's hung above the door frame. The birds are outside with snow falling around them and bright Christmas lights illuminating the immediate area.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 22

Gotta love those decorative cable cars riding up and down those hilly streets in San Francisco. They're such a pretty sight to see! Many years ago, Manu and Kalena spent Christmas in the City by the Bay. They waited for their birb friend Seneca to join them in some festive activities.

A nighttime Christmas scene in San Francisco, complete with a decorated cable car riding the streets. Manu and Kalena (a red-crested cardinal pair) wait for their friend Seneca to exit the cable car.

The artist's character Greykitty can be seen at the back of the cable car. And Jazzy Mouse graces the side of the cable car in an "ugly sweater" advertisement for Macy's.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 21

Samantha is always so kind to show us around New York City whenever Kalena and I are in town. The snow picked up quite a bit while we were enjoying evening Christmas festivities in Central Park. Sam guides us to safety through the Central Park Mall.

A nighttime scene in Central Park, New York City. Samantha (a female peregrine falcon) guides Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (a red-crested cardinal pair) through snowy, wintry conditions, flying through the Central Park Mall.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 20

Christmas in Pittsburgh! Manu and Flint enjoy the holiday season at the Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. (They are either 6 months too late, or 6 months too early, to enjoy Anthrocon. Oooops!) 😂 😀

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 19

Back to New York! Manu and Kalena finish up some holiday shopping. They stop in front of some large Christmas ball decorations near Radio City Hall. I really adore this artwork by KeitelWuff of FA.

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (two red-crested cardinals) finish their Christmas shopping in New York City. They stand in front of a large display of red Christmas balls. Behind them is Radio City Music Hall in the background.

It is a nighttime scene with Christmas lights aglow. Snow is falling around the birds.

Manu and Kalena are dressed warmly for the holidays (ear muffs and scarves). Kalena has a bag wrapped around her wing with the words "I <3 NY".

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 18

Manu gets a little bit too caught up in the holiday spirit. In particular, decorating the Christmas palm tree! Kalena's going to help free me, right? Right?! Art by Sirod of FA.

A nighttime scene on the beach featuring Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (two red-crested cardinals). Manu is finished decorating the palm tree for Christmas but finds himself hanging upside down caught up in some Christmas lights. Manu gives Kalena a sheepish grin. Meanwhile, Kalena is perched on the beach, smiling in amusement at Manu's predicament.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 17

Need to test whether the Christmas lights are working on the outdoor tree? Invite your zap-zap doggo friend (who is surging with electricity -- get it? 😜) to lay a paw on top of the plug. 🐾🔌⚡🎄 Behold! a lit Christmas tree. Now, if only the extension cord could reach the tree from the house! 😂

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (two red-crested cardinals) decorate an outdoor evergreen tree for Christmas. Their dog friend Boltie lends a helping paw by surging electricity into the plug/cord, turning on the Christmas lights. A snow-covered forest appears in the background of the scene.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 12

Time for something different! Not a full illustration scene, but rather, Christmas-themed con-badges for MFF 2017. I loved how this art turned out! 🥰

Christmas-themed con-badge artwork! Manu Koa is all dressed for the wintry weather, wearing a Santa Claus hat on top with a green-and-white scarf around his neck. Meanwhile, Kalena keeps warm by wearing a red-and-green scarf around her neck.

Kalena is wearing some holly on the side of her head (in place of her usual hibiscus flower). Meanwhile, Manu holds some mistletoe inside of his beak.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 11

Manu and Kalena head north to the Great White North itself, Canada! The two birds go ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ⛸️🇨🇦

Manu Koa and Kalena Pau (a red-crested cardinal pair) go ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square in front of City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Toronto sign is all lit up in bright colours. City Hall is lit up in purple and a Christmas tree adorns the Square off to the right.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 10

Kitchiki, thank you so much for drawing for me. I love all the artwork you've ever drawn -- Christmas or otherwise. The "Christmas in Times Square" artwork is exceptional. I love how you captured New York City. 🥰

Manu and Kalena (a red-crested cardinal pair) enjoy a snowy, nighttime Christmas scene in New York City's Time Square. The two birds are mesmerized and dazzled by the bright city lights.

Manu Koa@manukoa· Dec 9

Here's a Christmas scene where Manu and Kalena welcome their dear striped hyena friend at the Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii. Manu and Kalena are so happy to celebrate the holidays with their dear friend Flyeen!