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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JackalStorm Black&Blue suit from Thailand-based resin slinger TOPZTOY vibes an awesome Kamen Rider aesthetic, and can currently be pre-ordered on Topztoy.storenvy.com for US$50.00 apiece. The 3" tall resin toy is designed by -character design by Blabeer , with sculpt by Termpoom , and I’ve had fun with my JackalStorms ! But maaaaaan I am egging for a Kamen-Rider-themed one! … then there’s also that ULTRAMAN-themed JackalStorm Silver&red suit too! #JackalStorm #black & #blue #suit Pre-order on Topztoy.storenvy.com #handmade #polyester #flexible #resintoy #arttoys #Topztoy #starwierd #bootleg #starwars #stormtrooper #paint #painting #toy #art #resin #toylife #toylike #toyphoto #toyaddict A photo posted by Topz Greenfull ToyDsign (@topztoy) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:45pm PDT A photo posted by Topz Greenfull ToyDsign (@topztoy) on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:41am PDT
Tokyo Ghoul Ken Kaneki Awakened Ver. ARTFX J Statue from Kotobukiya & Tokyo Ghoul Ken Kaneki Unmasked Exclusive Online Pre-Order Bonus!
KOTO PRESS: "A Kotobukiya Japanese import! The latest new addition to the ARTFX J lineup (a bold expansion designed “to bring classic Japanese characters to their fans worldwide”) is the horror manga and anime property Tokyo Ghoul, featuring the story of a young man who’s turned into a half-ghoul and discovers a world he never knew existed. The first ARTFX J presentation is the main character in his fully expressed half-ghoul state, Ken Kaneki Awakened Ver.! Sculpted by Shin Tanabe, Ken Kaneki Awakened Ver. stands nearly 9 inches tall (1/8 scale) on his integrated rubble display base. Catch this ghoul and watch for more Tokyo Ghoul statues coming soon from Kotobukiya!" Priced at US$109.99, available to pre-order via store.kotous.com . Available October 2015. KOTO PRESS: "Pre-order the Tokyo Ghoul Ken Kaneki Awakened Version ARTFX J statue through kotous.com and you will receive at no additional charge an exclusive interchangeable unmasked portrait of Ken Kaneki*! Th...
“GIRL” by Hibiki Yoshizaki (for #JapanAnimatorExpo) *Slightly NSFW*
“GIRL” is the 31st episode in Animatorexpo.com , which essentially is a music video for songs "Samishii Kamisama" and "Yumemiteta no Atashi", performed by Daoko , with anime directed by Hibiki Yoshizaki (who also did Teddyloid’s "ME!ME!ME!" - hence the slightly NSFW-anime), co-written with Hideya Kojima. The characters of "ME!ME!ME!" appear at the end of the short. ENJOY!
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)