ILLUSTRATION 2022 cover : Cotoh Tsumi

Product Description

The latest 2022 edition of the "ILLUSTRATION" series is here, featuring a cover illustration by Tsumi Furutou, the creator behind YOASOBI's visuals. "ILLUSTRATION 2022" is the newest installment in the best-selling "ILLUSTRATION" series, showcasing the vibrant and dynamic Japanese illustration scene that is gaining global attention. This edition includes works from 150 of the most talented artists, with over 90% of them being new additions compared to the previous edition, "ILLUSTRATION 2021." This allows readers to experience the cutting edge of contemporary illustration.

The cover is designed by Furukawa Yoshioka, a highly popular illustrator known for his work with YOASOBI. The book's design is crafted by Tomoyuki Arima, an emerging designer trusted by many artists. At the end of the book, there is an insightful interview with Yohei Yashiro of Sony Music Entertainment and PIEDPIPER, the general producer of KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, a creative group that includes virtual singer Hanafu and others. Additionally, the book features a special dialogue between Tsumi Furutou and Tomoyuki Arima, discussing the process of creating the cover design.

This edition is printed using the latest "Brilliant Palette" printing technology, which is specialized for art books and art prints. This ensures that the charm of each artist's worldview, use of color, and brushwork is vividly captured and appreciated in every corner of the book.

Product Specification

Artists featured in "ILLUSTRATION 2022" (alphabetical order / titles omitted):

Amu Aibai, Kouri Aoki, Izu Aono, Akioka, Maki Ashiya, Kadabana Bloom, Acky Bright, an, Annon, ikik, Yuki Ikegami, Saki Ikeda, Ichigo candy, WOOMA, Usukuchi, Utaha, AI Rina, Estio, Ushobo Sukugan, M, oo6, Okubo, Oka Yuri, Oka, Nozomi Kaede Oda, ototoi, obak, oyumi, orihara, orca, gajumaru, kazuki oekaki, kata yukiko, kachinatsumi, kanryo, kamomira, kayuka, kariya hitomi, kawaguchi takuya, kantaro, kitajima takuya, kimura ensai, express2, cupiyama, kugafuna, gracile, Crisalys, Mayu Kurumozaka, Kuroimori, Keigoinoue, Kou, kokuno, Tsumi Furutou, Minori Gotou, Hiranko Kinohana, kohaku, kopaku, Komugiko2000, Yukako Sakaguchi, Aya Sakamoto, Sakuja2, satsuki, Uzura Left Fuji, Sawa, CYON, ZIZI, 孳々, 羊歯, shina, Ryo SHIBATA, Shinya SHIMA, Hikari SHIMAMURA, Shusan Misobata, JUN INAGAWA, Shirakomamaru, Shirozame, SG, Ryo, Suribait, sekuda, Seto Subaru, Sotoko, SOLANI, Asuka TAKEDA, tabi, Shingo TAMAGAWA, tamimoon, Yui TAMURA, 192, TVCHANY, Toy(e), Thomas, yamorotoro, NAKAKI PANTZ, Midori Nakajima, Kaworu Nakano, Nade shoulder, Saho Nanjo, nico ito, Yuka Nishiizumi, Maki Nishimoto, Nugo de., Numata Zombie!, Nekopota., nekome tooru, no copy right girl, nonomiya ito, haga akina, huuki shiroi, hanabushi, hmng, hamunezuko, harawatacunko, potg, hinano, bibipo, 100 years, hirunebo, fujioka shiori, bekuko,