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Demons, sorcerers, ninjas......explaining the origins of Japan's dark heroes from the perspective of Japanese art.In many "dark fantasy" manga and anime, which are hugely popular today, characters use extraordinary abilities to carve out their destiny. In Japanese art, too, characters who can be seen as prototypes of those manga and anime characters with extraordinary abilities, such as sorcerers or samurai who control magical beasts, have often been depicted. There are also works here and there, such as giants who slay demons and eat humans, or people whose hands stretch, that are reminiscent of world famous artworks. This timeless collection focuses mainly on creatures with "extraordinary abilities" who appear in ghost stories and legends from the Edo period and explains the current trends behind anime and manga. Chapter I: Lineage of Figures with Supernatural AbilitiesThe Gathering and Revelry of Supernatural Figures; Arhats, Immortal Hermits, Sorcerers, Japanese Mythological DeitiesChapter II: Astounding Physical PerformancesShape-shifting and Extraordinary Mobility of Beings, Falling between Humans and Non-humansChapter III: Threatening Natural PhenomenaDisastrous Destructibility of Fire, Water, Wind, Thunder, LightChapter IV: Concert of BeastsTerrifying yet Dependable Companions; Fierce, Mythical, Divine and Supernatural BeastsChapter V: Profusion of Supernatural BeingsEmbodiments of Human Desires of Flight, Cloning Selves, Curses, EnchantmentChapter VI: Fantastical BattlesOverflow of Life and Imagination; Demon-slaying, Dragon-slaying, Sorcerers' Duels, Grand Conflicts

This issue's cover, main feature and illustration-making are by Mai Yoneyama.This issue features an in-depth interview Mai Yoneyama looking back on her recent individual projects, including exhibitions and product design, along with the making of the cover illustration. A full-color animation flip book is included as a supplement. Also included is a conversation with Morikura En.【Special Supplement】Mai Yoneyama's flip book animation "Reincaranimation"Posted Contents●Newly drawn illlustrations by: D Smile, MON, Foo Midori● yuko, Sushizawa, Peppermint, Marumichi, Garan d● "Model Reborn as a Man Art Project" by LEE● "The Art of Transformation and Rebirth" by Shane Yay● "'Hope' in the '60s and 'Dark' Horror Novels" by Jack Ketchum● Motto Oshiete (Tell Me More)♥　Nanagami Mana's Illustration Development Techniques by "cocoro"● "Phoenix: Eden17 'Hana'" "Phoenix: Eden17 'Sora' " Shoujiro Nishimi & Shinji Kimura● NFT Project "Ayakashi Club" with Aki Akane● "Pretty Cure (Precure) All Stars F" by Aki Murase● "Indie Anime Cross" by Komugiko2000×Hanabushi● "Undead Girl Murder Farce" by Iwamoto Zerogo● Copic Marker Illustration Making with Sakurayuki Luna● Holbein Artists' Watercolors for Character Illustration-making 　Illustration techniques with Natuki ● Drawing Tablets for Illustration-making with NASSO● Kunihiko Ikuhara produces TBB: Teika Bon Bon× "StarS" Paruno● Dochibi News● okama's Fun World Building● Tanaka Masayoshi's Red Pen Tutorial: Characters● How to Draw Zetto's Sweets● Yusuke Nakamura: Workshop Exploration　Kiri (Awls)● Direct Connection: Ken'ichirō Nagao×Hitoshi Odajima● "For Women Who Can't Step into Sexuality" Shinji Miyadai● yukacinnamon's Showa Girly Culture University● A Love Letter to Figure Skating● Mura Karuki: Special Lecture at TCA (Tokyo Communication Arts)● School Special Feature● A Commemorative Interview with the Winner of the 16th Drawing Tablet Art Post Contest ● StarS Total Grand Prize Announcement● Posted Illustration Corner "Star S" "Space S"● Exclusive Serial Illustrations by Murata Range and Asada Hiroyuki

This issue's cover takeover is the illustrator WOOMA!In this issue, we feature interviews and illustration-making using CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX. Introductory lessons for beginners on illustration making with COPIC markers, watercolors, color brush pens and CLIP STUDIO PAINT are also featured, along with a lecture on the human body and a report on making merchandise and other goods.Contents in this issueWOOMA illustration making & interview　Media: CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX●Special Insert Booklet "Gedoku sakiyama Artwork" ×SS Special Version●Illustration Making, Trying Out New Art Supplies, Tutorials"Shigure" Watercolors"Riku" COPIC markers"Natsume Lemon" Rembrandt Water colours"Kojima Con" Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush"Mura Karuki" CLIP STUDIO PAINT Beginners' LessonMerchandise & Goods Manufacturing Report with Sakusha2 ・Mihiro・OtenyaHuman Body Lecture by Garakuta Otsumu●Creator Exhibition Project "SS Gakuen" Newly-drawn illustration & Posting CornerKarin・Kuryū・Pu・Ziu Amane・Kokeshi・82●Illustration SerialYūfūshi●IllustrationRukaon・Hata・Rakko・Saiki Koto・Unagiya・Dokuko・Mizutani Yutaka"

A special edition featuring hit product designs from the constantly evolving world of souvenirs from local areas across Japan.As coronavirus subsides and the demand for travel in Japan has increased, more and more people are heading to rural areas of Japan, not just larger urban centers such as Osaka and Tokyo. This book introduces popular local specialty products, from specialties of each region packaged with the most up-to-date design trends to the design renewal of long-established products. In addition, the overall contents are divided by region, with the store name and location provided on each page, making the design and layout easy to understand even without being able to read Japanese. This book is not only a great reference for designers and creators, it is also a useful guide for anyone wondering which souvenir to buy.

A collection of designs that show the original worldview of cafes and shops and that have won fans on social media.Now that social media has become the most essential tool for finding shops, it is important for shops, cafes and restaurants to present a standout image to attract customers. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to shops that communicate their unique worldviews by developing their Instagram profiles and metrics in addition to their spaces, tools, and merchandise. For those hoping to open a new shop, along with those responsible for designing everything from store interiors to product design, to those promoting commercial facilities on social media, this book is sure to be the perfect reference.

Featuring over 400 examples of Japan's world-renowned typography and design in this bilingual edition!This Japanese-English bilingual edition introduces more than 400 works selected by a 13-judge panel from the Japan Typography Association. With entries accepted from all over the world, the judges, chosen from association members, together with the previous year's Grand Prix winner, conducted a rigorous evaluation process to select one Grand Prix winner from all the entries, along with a "Best Work Award" in each category. A "Jury Award" will be awarded to works or designers highly rated by the judges from their individual perspectives. This book offers an overview of the latest trends in typography through the 10 categories, including typefaces, logotypes and symbols, VI, graphics, editorial, research and experimentation, and more. In addition, production processes for works in the "Best Work Award" categories are also included.

Enjoy pixiv's selection of works by creators active in the Americas!This is an art collection featuring 62 noteworthy creators working mainly in North and South America today. The collection includes several attractive illustrations by each artist, and features artists working in a variety of genres, such as Japanese anime-style works, gaming styles, American comic styles, illustrations of daily life or fantasy worlds, and more. Showcasing a range of illustration techniques, coloring methods, styles, etc., this collection highlights variation among the artists and even helps readers learn more about artists that appeal to them by including each artist's pixivID, along with the details of their personal websites and social media handles."We hope this art book will inspire readers, help them find creative hints, and discover new creators." (pixiv)Artists in the Americas is recommended not only for those who enjoy illustration, but also for those looking for reference materials for their own creative projects. Readers will undoubtedly find a lot of inspiration from this collection.

The first collection of art works by the acclaimed illustrator Josee ShimazakiThis book features more than 120 art works by Josee Shimazaki, including commercial works that the artist has created to date alongside original art works that have caused a sensation on social media. Ten of the art works are newly drawn for this book! Josee Shimazaki is an illustrator who skillfully uses different colors to create light and shaded areas that combine to create the artist's signature soft atmosphere. Shimazaki draws relaxed scenes with a fleeting and fantastical atmosphere.The artist is active in book and advertisement illustration, posting on social media, and more.In this book, readers can enjoy the fine details of the art works that fill the full-page and double-page spreads.The colors that are the true pleasure of the artist's work are faithfully reproduced using Japanese printing technology. This is a must-have book full of the art works that have made Josee Shimazaki highly regarded for bold compositions and impressive color expressions.

Understand Japanese family crest designs with actual examples! A gorgeously visual guide to family crests.Family crests are coats of arms that have been used in Japan since ancient times to identify families and individuals. Today, it is said that there are currently around 200 basic types of family crest, and around 5,000 different designs that use the same motifs.Family crests exert influence in contemporary culture not only because of their historical and cultural value, but also because they appear in famous manga and anime, and their motifs are often chosen for tattoos, among other things. In this book, we have selected more than 2,500 family crests and explain their designs and meanings. The crests are organized around the motifs of "plants," "animals," "natural phenomena," "martial values," "patterns and designs," and "buildings and vessels."In addition, this book is gorgeously illustrated with plenty of photographs and illustrated examples of motifs that make up family crests, along with dyeing works, handicrafts, and contemporary designs created in the image of family crests. This beautiful book can be used as a reference book for designs, tattoo motifs, illustration and more.

A world of adorable costume illustrations woven by Eku UekuraIntroducing a collection of original costume illustrations by the illustrator Eku Uekura, dressed up as the owner of a sweet and delicious boutique. This collection features illustrations of girls wearing colorful, adorable clothes with bright pops of color and various scrumptious-looking sweet motifs. Eku Uekura's careful attention to detail shows in the clothing designs, fanciful color schemes and depictions of cute girls that fill this collection, drawing readers into the artist's girly, "fancy pop" and dreamy vision of a distinctly Japanese kawaii worldview.Eku Uekura has been working as a freelance illustrator since August 2020, following a stint working at a game company developing and operating new content. Uekura is a leading artist in Japanese manga and anime culture, and is active in a range of projects from creating key visuals for events, character design, illustration collaborations with companies, and more. Enjoy the adorably kawaii costume settings and various artworks that have appeared in numerous character visual and commercials, coming together in this collection to form the uniquely "Eku Uekura" aesthetic.

Film and special effects director Higuchi Shinji's mind revealed over more than 600 pages!This is a collection of Higuchi Shinji's concept sketches for special effects appearing in movies such as Shin Ultraman, Shin Godzilla, Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo and more, in a single book. The ideas for filming sketched in these kokuyo sketchbooks, handy notebooks beloved in Japan for their portability, were sometimes filmed as is, while others were abandoned. Commentary on the value of these notes and sketches in communicating ideas to production staff, along with an extensive interview with Higuchi Shinji, are also included. The interview part has also been translated into English, making this a must for overseas readers and especially special effects fans.When Higuchi creates his works, he makes detailed simulations to work out how surrounding objects move when Godzilla moves, or how the monster gets blown away when Ultraman shoots his Ultra Beam, and so on. Comparing storyboards, it's fun to see which were adopted for the movies and which were rejected!This book takes readers behind the scenes during the making of global hits like Shin Ultraman and Shin Godzilla, making this book a must-have not only for fans of these movies, but for all film creators.

The beautiful fantasy story about antiques, Peculiar Antique Dreamworld, is now an illustration card book.Peculiar Antique Dreamworld, the illustrations, and story published by the popular creator Makura Kurama on the PIE COMIC ART website for the past year and a half, is now an illustration card book. Featured in this book are illustrations and stories about various antiques, including jardinieres, nutcrackers, magic lanterns, and more. Makura Kurama creates works that are mysterious, fantastical, and sometimes a little mad. Anyone seeing these illustrations will surely be drawn into the world of the artwork.As an introduction, there is an 8-page manga, followed by the bound illustration cards featuring the artwork on the front and stories of each illustration written on the back. Although the stories in this book are written only in Japanese, the illustrations alone offer plenty of enjoyment. Favorite illustrations can be removed cleanly from the book. The cards can be used to decorate, given as a gift, or simply enjoyed as a collection of artworks. However the book is enjoyed, readers are sure to enjoy the stories of these beautiful and mysterious antiques, which are drawn from the same worldview as the popular book, Welcome to the Peculiar Antique Shop: The Art of Makura Kurama.

Absorb the invigorating energy that erupts from these ukiyo-e artists' works depicting the space between life and death!Ukiyo-e are paintings of the "floating world" of the Edo Period, in other words, the daily life of the time that is depicted in an exciting, satirical and at times joyful way. Because they were popular among common people, they are said to have laid the foundation of Japanese pop culture.This book is about two painters and their students, who are still highly regarded in the world of ukiyo-e: Kuniyoshi Utagawa, who gained popularity both in Japan and internationally as a "fantastical painter," and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, who painted a harsh yet beautiful fantasy world, and even influenced modern manga with his at times frenzied depictions, along with the painters who were active in the Bakumatsu years at the end of the Edo period.Flashy, punk, mysterious and bursting with energy, ukiyo-e paintings fascinate not only fans of traditional Japanese culture both in Japan and overseas, but also serve as a source of inspiration for a range of creators around the world, including manga artists, illustrators, and tattoo artists who perceive the dynamic and subversive essence of these works.

The fantastic collection of artworks by the globally active digital artist wataboku is now available!This book is a collection of artworks by wataboku, the digital artist who continues attracting attention both in Japan and worldwide. The artist's illustrations of beautiful, yet somewhat shadowy, shojo girls, rendered with a watercolor touch, have been acclaimed on social media not only in Japan but across the world. This book comprehensively covers wataboku's work, from works presented at solo exhibitions around the world to more recent works.The title VSI means "VS (versus)" "I (myself)," and comes from the wakaboku's desire to "highlight the importance of feelings I had as a teenager, which forms the basis of my work. Or to put it bluntly, to focus on a time when I was 'edgy.'" This book offers a complete archive that condenses five years of evolution since wataboku's first art book was released. Even as the environment around them changed, wataboku continuously protected this sense of self, which has been the central pillar and source of creation for the artist's work.

The cute and pop fashion illustration collection.The illustrator Tanaka's second art book is finally out!This illustration collection is based on the concept of the "Look Book". Designed and bound like a fashion magazine, this book stylishly showcases Tanaka's characteristic fashion-focused worldview.Starting with Tanaka's new work "Sunflower (SOLEIL)", this book introduces the illustrations thematically through 10 motifs including "flowers", "seasons" and more. This special collection is full of cute and pop dress collections for boys and girls, covering all styles from classic to street attire. Choose your favourite style illustrations and find your own style.

Gentle and dignified princesses with sparkly eyes bring you into Macoto's art world.This is the third collection of Macoto Takahashi's artworks to celebrate his 70th anniversary as an artist in 2023. Macoto has created many works on the theme of princess heroines in different kinds of fairy tales. His works abound with flowers and animals filled with loving prayers that remind us that all life is precious and each and every creature deserves equal happiness. This is why Macoto's fans named the artist's unique utopian worldview "Macotopia", a world that the artist continues to pursue even today. This book includes a selection from Macoto's iconic large format works complete with the J/E bilingual introduction at the end of each article.

More than 100 popular shop designs collected from all over Japan!Although managing a shop today has become increasingly difficult due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many shops throughout Japan that still beloved by their customers.This book introduces the details of each shop's design, offering examples and the name of each designer. Every shop was opened with the owners' unique ideas for conveying their concept through interior design, logos, packaging, member cards and more. This title will surely be indispensable as a source of inspiration and ideas with excellent customer appeal.

The first collection of Makura Kurama's art.The world of Makura Kurama is full of darkness and beauty. The owners, guests, neighbors, and other characters that appear in the antique shop suffer from grief, fear, or pain in their minds. The gothic-style costumes and motifs, such as skeletons, dolls, corpses, taxidermy, natural specimens, and of course love, lends a dark, fantastical atmosphere to the stories. But these stories never become incurable tragedies.Makura Kurama's refined brushwork and the sense of hope, of finding light in the darkness, always bring a redemptive element to the stories.This book is the first art collection of Makura Kurama's work and includes short stories, comics, and illustrations. Even those who know Makura Kurama's work will be fascinated by these stories, which are never as despairing and painful as they first seem as they end in happiness. Why not ring the bell of a peculiar antique shop and see for yourself?

Get inspired to start a new take-out shop or food truck business!In recent years, more and more small-scale shops are choosing to focus on food take-out services. Many people who want to open a restaurant or food shop in future also tend to start a food truck first. The range and variety of unique and stylish shops focusing on take-out food are on the rise not only in Japan but also around the world.This book showcases a variety of visual examples of small but unique takeout shops and food trucks, introducing everything from their logos and product packages to menu/floor map designs and more. Each shop is also presented with a simple floorplan, interior photos of facades and key design elements.This book is a great reference for graphic designers and shop owners alike.

From fruit parfaits to Japanese sweets, this letter book contains 100 sheets of cute paper.This book contains 100 various designed removable papers with cute illustrations of 16 Japanese illustrators. Each artist dedicated 2 designs for this title, and each design has two sheets. This book consists of various papers: gloss, rough, craft paper, and so on. So readers can enjoy the book not only for letter pads but also for their handicraft works such as making small envelopes or pochi-bukuro, a tiny bag for money gifts.

From Vermeer to Matisse, beautiful color palettes of 24 world masterpieces are now available as postcards!As you can see from Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Van Gogh's Sunflowers, world masterpieces are unique in their color schemes, and it is these colors that make the masterpieces so unforgettable. This original postcard book features beautiful color schemes from masterpieces by Raphael, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Matisse and many other well-known painters throughout the history of Western art. The color schemes are presented as stripes, which clearly link the color scheme and the artwork and can be enjoyed not only as postcards but also as interior décor to suit any style.

honojiro towoji's seriously sensational poster book is finally here!Illustrator honojiro towoji's unique worldview, rendered in delicate brushstrokes, has made the artist extremely popular. In this poster book, features a total of 33 illustrations including 20 illustrations from "Shikino Memorie", which was first released as web series and included in "Honojiro Towoji Illustration Works", along with eight newly drawn illustrations and more. The back side of each poster shows the black-and-white drawings before coloring. The large size of the book makes it a pleasure to look at not only as a book of posters but also as an art book. Each poster is finely perforated for seamless removal, which means you can even frame and display the posters to create your own personal gallery.

The technique and philosophy of top sushi chef to make truly delicious sushi.Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese foods enjoyed around the world. The traditions and techniques of sushi have been passed down from generation to generation through apprenticeship, in which apprentice sushi chefs watch and learn from their masters. This book introduces the techniques for each fish that sushi chef Seiichi Sakanishi has spent his life refining to make delicious sushi. Readers can learn about the spirit of Japanese technique and sophistication that goes into making the ultimate sushi; the optimum season and location to obtain the best quality fish; how to identify good fish and how to prepare it; techniques to bring out the best flavor and more is all explained in detail.Transcending genre boundaries, this book is not only a reference for chefs around the world but is also an ideal book for sushi lovers to deepen their knowledge and enjoy sushi even more. Art director Kazuhiko Tajima and photographer Hiroshi Yoda have brought out not only the appeal of sushi and fish as food but also their visual beauty, making this book one that can also win the appreciation of art book lovers. Truly a must-have book for all true sushi lovers to understand everything about the profound world of sushi.

Another world unfolds beyond each door. An ex-resident of the online game world shoots the actual shops that lead to fantasy RPGs.In his previous title, Gateway to Another World, author Daisuke Shimizu introduced ruins and landscapes through unique photographs of scenes that seem to exist in other mysterious worlds. This time in Fantasy Worlds Behind Shop Doors, Daisuke Shimizu has collected photos of shops and storefronts that make you feel as if you have wandered into a fantasy role-playing game. All the shops introduced in this book are actually located in Japan and open to the public! These real places of business will remind RPG players of a witch's lodge, an adventurer's pub, a sage's lair, and more. This collection is full of excitement in discovering the doorways of the shops that welcome you to another world.

Uncover the stories of colorful rooms and charming girls by Senbon Umishima!"Rooms," Senbon Umishima's popular illustration series, which has received 158,000 likes and 31,000 retweets on Twitter, is now available as a book! The book is an omnibus-style collection of illustrations and short comics showcasing the colorful and unique rooms and the everyday lives of the girls who live there. There is one story per room, with nine rooms featured in total. Each room is lovely enough to make anyone want to actually live in them. The layout of each room, the arrangement of the furniture, and the accessories on display reveal the personalities and characters of each girl. Cute pets, such as cats and dogs, also sometimes appear in the story, adding a touch of warmth and coziness. The text is written only in Japanese, but the detail in the illustrations of each room alone is enough to give readers everywhere a fascinating glimpse into each girl's life and story.

Encounter new and stylish "retro" expressions from the 2020s in this anthology.Released in 2020, New Retro Illustrations, is a book that showcases 300 illustrations from 40 up-and-coming illustrators and that became a popular compilation for new illustration trends. "New retro" (meaning "New" and "Retrospective") is a trend driven by those who appreciate and enjoy things from the past and reimagining them into something new and modern. This is the second "Neo Retro Illustrations" book that introduces 250 latest "neo-retro" illustrations drawn by another 40 new artists with extremely creative ideas. Find out all about the trends, as well as the roots of these young creators, by immersing yourself in this collection and discovering the current artistic and cultural zeitgeist in Japan and abroad.