Kumiko Takahashi is an animator with quite a resume as she has worked on numerous iconic shows of the 90s and 2000s. Soon, fans of her work will be treated to a Kumiko Takahashi art book that will feature illustrations of Cardcaptor Sakura, Ouran High School Host Club, and more.
Details about the book were shared on the Anime Style website, where it will go on sale. There, fans can get a peek at the book, including some illustrations of notable characters.
The Works of Kumiko Takahashi Are Highlighted in New Compilation Book
Kumiko Takahashi (not to be confused with Rumiko Takahashi of Urusei Yatsura fame) is a Japanese animator who was a member of studio Sunrise.
Takahashi is an anime industry veteran as she got her start in the early 80s working on titles like Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and the original City Hunter.
Since then, she has continued to work on new entries in the said franchises. For instance, Takahashi provided character design work for Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and the City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes movie.
Perhaps her best-known works are the anime adaptations of manga artist group CLAMP’s titles. Takahashi was the chief animation director of Cardcaptor Sakura, Inuyasha, and CLAMP in Wonderland.
Along with these, Takahashi was a key staff member in iconic 2000s titles like the original Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, and Darker than Black.
To celebrate her long and illustrious career, an art book featuring Takahashi’s illustrations and artwork will be released soon in Japan.
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Kumiko Takahashi Art Book: Release Date and Where to Buy
Simply titled Kumiko Takahashi Animation Works, this art book will include a wide array of works by Takahashi. These include illustrations for magazines, original drawings, and never-before-seen character designs.
Thanks to these, the art book promises to be a must-have for fans of Takahashi’s works. Thus, they’ll want to keep an eye out as the art book will be released in Japan in mid-January 2024.
The book will be available on the Anime Style ONLINE SHOP or at Anime Style-affiliated events.
As a bonus, advance sales will happen at Comic Market 103, which is happening in Tokyo on December 30 and 31, 2023.
There’s no word yet on release plans for this art book outside of Japan. For the most dedicated fans, they might need to use package forwarding services to buy this one from overseas.
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Source: Comic Natalie
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