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Sushio The Idol (English Edition)
Sushio is a Japanese animator and illustrator who started his career as an animator at studio Gainax working their world-famous TV animation series Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995).
This long-awaited book is the first complete collection of his works. Featuring notable works from the hit anime series Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Momoiro Clover Z, along with a panel illustration of Anime Matsuri 2015, his work overseas for an annual anime convention held in Texas, and much more.
This book also features Sushio’s illustrations of Akira: two original illustrations depicting the imaginary post-Akira world, which was officially approved by Katsuhiro Otomo himself, and two illustrations taken from Otomo’s tribute book. The illustrations from Evangelion merchandise for the movie will amaze fans as never-before-seen rare works of Sushio. The book showcases not only full colour illustrations but also rare rough sketches that provide an illuminating glimpse into Sushio’s creative process. Fans will not want to miss this comprehensive account of one of today’s most talented and prodigious animators.
304 pages // Softcover // 220mm x 295mm // 2019
This long-awaited book is the first complete collection of his works. Featuring notable works from the hit anime series Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Momoiro Clover Z, along with a panel illustration of Anime Matsuri 2015, his work overseas for an annual anime convention held in Texas, and much more.
This book also features Sushio’s illustrations of Akira: two original illustrations depicting the imaginary post-Akira world, which was officially approved by Katsuhiro Otomo himself, and two illustrations taken from Otomo’s tribute book. The illustrations from Evangelion merchandise for the movie will amaze fans as never-before-seen rare works of Sushio. The book showcases not only full colour illustrations but also rare rough sketches that provide an illuminating glimpse into Sushio’s creative process. Fans will not want to miss this comprehensive account of one of today’s most talented and prodigious animators.
304 pages // Softcover // 220mm x 295mm // 2019