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Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Design Archives (Updated English Edition)

Name: Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Design Archives (Updated English Edition)
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Book Synopsis: The ultimate illustration collection of Haruhiko Mikimoto, one of the greatest character designers in Japanese animation, now available in an updated English edition!

Haruhiko Mikimoto is a Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and character designer who has led the Japanese animation industry for more than 35 years. He has participated in the creation of a number of masterful animation works that have gone down in the history of Japanese animation and has created numerous unique and beautiful characters that have become an indispensable element in each animation. His work is not only historically valuable, but it also influences young animators who are active in the modern anime industry, along with those who aspire to be part of it.

This book offers a thorough introduction to the process of creating various masterpiece characters from "KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS" to "Mobile Suit GUNDAM: 0080 War in the Pocket", "Gunbuster", and "Mobile Suit GUNDAM Hathaway." Handwritten comments by Haruhiko Mikimoto are featured next to some character images, which help the readers to know more details of the character designing process.

In addition to original character drawings, this book also contains rough sketches of character designs, character illustrations, and original cell illustrations of animation masterpieces that Haruhiko Mikimoto has contributed. Until now, this book was only available in Japan. Now it has been revised and updated, making it available for all the Haruhiko Mikimoto fans in the world. Why not discover the origins of Haruhiko Mikimoto’s imagination yourself?

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Are you a fan of Japanese animation? Do you appreciate the art of character design? Then you don't want to miss out on the Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Design Archives (Updated English Edition) book! This ultimate illustration collection showcases the work of Haruhiko Mikimoto, one of the greatest character designers in Japanese animation. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mikimoto's creations have become iconic and influential.

As a leading figure in the Japanese animation industry, Mikimoto has been involved in the creation of several masterful animation works that have left a lasting impact. From "KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS" to "Mobile Suit GUNDAM: 0080 War in the Pocket," "Gunbuster," and "Mobile Suit GUNDAM Hathaway," his characters have become an indispensable element in each animation. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the process of creating these masterpiece characters.

What sets this book apart is the inclusion of handwritten comments by Haruhiko Mikimoto himself. These comments provide valuable insight into his character designing process, giving readers a deeper understanding of the artistic choices and inspirations behind each character. In addition, the book features original character drawings, rough sketches of character designs, character illustrations, and even original cell illustrations from animation masterpieces contributed by Mikimoto.

Up until now, this book was only available in Japan, but it has been revised and updated to cater to Haruhiko Mikimoto fans worldwide. Now, you can delve into Mikimoto's imagination and discover the origins of his iconic characters from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Japanese animation history!

Ready to immerse yourself in the world of Haruhiko Mikimoto's character design? Get your hands on the Haruhiko Mikimoto Character Design Archives (Updated English Edition) book now!

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