This definitive edition is packed with precious original drawings!
Original artwork from popular works like “Maison Ikkoku,” “Urusei Yatsura,” “Ranma 1/2,” “Inuyasha,” and “RIN-NE” is presented in almost full color across 400 pages. Readers can enjoy the author’s craftsmanship through the original drawings and words in a collection that will be cherished for generations.
・The five major features of this book:
1. A large volume with a total of 400 pages! Enjoy the high-definition printing of the author’s meticulous touch on typeset manuscripts, cover illustrations, and more from “Maison Ikkoku,” “Urusei Yatsura,” “Ranma 1/2,” “Inuyasha,” and “RIN-NE.”
2. Numerous insightful quotes that reveal glimpses into the author’s thoughts! From debut to the present, many of the author’s memorable quotes and insights into the creation process are included along with the original artwork.
3. A long interview: What defines the author? A six-hour interview reveals the present, the future, and insights on “MAO,” accompanied by original drawings.
4. A newly drawn color illustration of Lum from “Urusei Yatsura” appears with special processing!
5. The author’s hand-picked “special scenes”: The author personally selects and comments on “special scenes” from “Maison Ikkoku,” “Urusei Yatsura,” “Ranma 1/2,” “Inuyasha,” and “RIN-NE.”
・Recommended information from the editor:
The works and words from 1978 onwards have been meticulously curated. Even the color original drawings alone are overwhelmingly impressive, but by viewing the author’s creations, words, and thoughts from each era, it might provide inspiration not only for those who draw manga but also for those involved in creative endeavors. This is a collection of original drawings that will remain in the history of Japanese manga.
