Kodansha Comics has released “OTOMO: A Global Tribute to the Mind Behind Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo” - a 168-page collection featuring contributions from more than 80 fine artists, illustrators, and comics legends, including Shirow Masamune (GHOST IN THE SHELL), Masashi Kishimoto (NARUTO), Tomer and Asaf Hanuka (THE DIVINE, ATTACK ON TITAN ANTHOLOGY), and many others.
Check out the artwork previewed here on I NOT OTAKU! (Source: kodanshacomics.com), and purchase HERE ON AMAZON for US$26+ … Do check in with your fav retailer(s) for pricing and availability, otherwise
In addition, Amazon also lists Catalogue of the exhibition Tribute to Otomo from Angouleme 2016 (Limited Numbered edition of 999 units) - priced at US$450.00, and a Tribute to Otomo (French) Paperback edition priced at US$50+ … not to mention the US$120 (Japanese) Tankobon Softcover … <<< *Purchasing from any of these links will help support TOYSREVIL, thank You!
PRESS: "With the manga and anime Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo changed art and pop culture worldwide. Now some of the most admired illustrators and comics artists in the world have come together to pay tribute to this master, in a beautiful art book.
This 168-page collection began life as a limited-edition tribute to Otomo given only to attendees of the prestigious Angoulême International Comics Festival, where Otomo was recipient of the Grand Prize in 2015. Now it’s available to readers and collectors around the world, with additional content from a list of more than 80 fine artists, illustrators, and comics legends, including Stan Sakai, Jiro Taniguchi, Tomer and Asaf Hanuka, and many others. In full-color at a large size."
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WARNING: GORE AHEAD “ Hammerhead ” is the name of this animation short, as seen in Japan Animator Expo (Ep #25). Done by Ōtarō Maijō & Mahiro Maeda - which depicts the gruesome fate of the unkillable “superhero/supervillain” known as “Hammerhead”, and of his connection to his teenage daughter. *"HAMMER HIM DEAD." I beg you, please hit, crush, and kill him.* A really “interesting” scenario, especially with the proliferation of super-powered characters - both “hero” and designated “villain” in this pop culture generation. Coupled with the extreme gore, this would make an exceptionally welcomed, especially in this era of “One Punch Man”, not seen since the early 90s, IMHO. Originally announced as part of the second season lineup; "Hammerhead" had since been taken out of the theatrical exhibition lineup after online release (Info via Wiki ).
"Meow" from SPACE DANDY @ Wonder Festival 2015 (Winter)
Seen on display at Wonder Festival 2015 (Winter) is MEOW from SPACE DANDY (pics via @tanohiro ), as seen in the ending theme (embedded video below). No further details, but fun for pace Dandy collectors' no? Beyond PVC statues and BE@RBRICKS , always fun to have "options" :) (Welcome to the X Dimension by Etsuko Yakushimaru)
The Art of Yoshitaka Amano on Final Fantasy VII
Meet the man behind Final Fantasy VII's illustrations, Yoshitaka Amano. Polygon spoke wth the man, about how he created the silkscreen art that would inspire the look of the game. Check out their full in-depth Final Fantasy VII feature on Polygon ! Scroll down for a peek at further sketch illustrations for FF7, and as well you can check out illustrations on other subject matters/themes HERE on a fan-page/tumblr . (All images via Google)
Kill la Kill at Wonder Festival 2015 (Winter)
A collection of images of toys based on characters from anime Kill la Kill, as seen on display at the recent Wonder Festival 2015 (Winter) : Ryuko Matoi from Medicom Toy ( Source ) Ryuko Matoi Garage Kits ( Tomopop ) *Brand Unknown* Satsuki Kiryuin (Pic via IG @kishu002) 2-Star Fight Club Mako Mankanshoku Nendoroid from Good Smile Co ( Source ) Mako Mankanshoku garage kits (Source: Tomopop / Tomopop ) *Brand Unknown* Elite Four Unpainted Statues (Screengrabs + PS from antibiotictab ) *Brand Unknown* Ryuko Matoi's life-sized Scissor Blades! (Screengrabs + PS from antibiotictab ) *Brand Unknown*