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●VHS● MEMORIES (メモリーズ) Standard Size Version


Bandai Visual has released today in VHS Katsuhiro Otomo's omnibus MEMORIES, released theatrically last year and consisting in three original stories by Katsuhiro Otomo.

■EPISODE 1 - MAGNETIC ROSE「彼女の想いで」: Based on short manga by Katsuhiro Otomo was Directed by Koji Morimoto (森本 晃司)
■EPISODE 2 - STINK BOMB「最臭兵器」: Directed by Tensai Okamura (岡村 天斎), Katsuhiro Otomo was in charge of the script and the Character Designs
■EPISODE 3 - CANNON FODDER「大砲の街」: Katsuhiro Otomo wrote the script, directed, draw the storyboards and designed the characters of this third episode.

VHS DETAILS
Publisher: Bandai Visual (バンダイビジュアル)
Release date: 1996-VI-25
Audio: Japanese
Duration: 115 minutes
Retail Price: ￥14,800
Catalogue number: BES-1416

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●VHS● AKIRA「アキラ」INTERNATIONAL VERSION



AKIRA was re-released today in VHS with a new master with an improved quality in sound and video, used in the last Laser Disc  release.

VHS DETAILS
Publisher: Bandai visual (バンダイビジュアル)
Release date: 1996-VI-21
Audio: Japanese
Run time: 124 min
Retail price: ¥3,800
Catalogue number: BES-899

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●TITLE DESIGN● PAAFEKUTO SABAIBARU MANYUARU: TEKKEN 2


Katsuhiro Otomo has designed the titles for the books PAAFEKUTO SABAIBARU MANYUARU: TEKKEN 2 (パーフェクトサバイバルマニュアル：鉄拳). A Perfect Survival Manual for the video game Tekken 2. Two books were release at the same time.

BOOK DETAILS ● BASIC CHARACTERS (ベーシックキャラクターズ) [golden]
Publisher: ASPECT /ファミ通編集部
Release date: 1996-V-5
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 256
Size: A4 
Retail Price: ￥1,980
ISBN-10: 4893664778
ISBN-13: 978-4893664778

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BOOK DETAILS ● BOSS CHARACTERS (ボスキャラクターズ) [silver]
Publisher: ASPECT /ファミ通編集部 
Release date: 1996-V-5
Language: Japanese 
Number of pages: 272 
Size: A4 
Retail Price: ￥1,980
ISBN-10: 4893664786
ISBN-13: 978-4893664785

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●ILLUSTRATION● KOORAKUEN YUUENCHI: LUNA PAAKU



Katsuhiro Otomo has directed the KOORAKUEN YUUENCHI: LUNA PAAKU (後楽園ゆうえんち: ルナパーク) commercial aired on TV for the Japanese amusement park KOORAKUEN YUUENCHI (後楽園ゆうえんち). Otomo's illustrations are also been used in the printed campaign. Otomo's design for this commercials are collected in the book KABA 2.

●BOOK● SOS TAITOKYO TANKENTAI / OTOMO KATSUHIRO ANTHOLOGY 2 (SOS 大東京探検隊／大友克洋短編集 2)



Katsuhiro Otomo's Anthology number two includes some of the previously uncollected short stories originally published in various manga magazines from 1979 to 1995.


BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Kodansha (講談社)
Publishing Date: 1996-II-6
Language: Japanese 
Number of pages: 253
Size: 23.4 x 17.6 x 1.6 cm (A5)
Retail price: ¥1,200
ISBN-10: 4-06-319658-5
ISBN-13: 978-4-06-319658-0

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COLLECTED STORIES
●SOS TAITOKYO TANKENTAI (SOS 大東京探検隊 )
Monthly Manga Shonen (月刊マンガ少年) No.4
1980-III-6 | 32 pages | B&W

●RUN
GORO（ゴロー）
6・28 | 1979-VI-14 | 24 pages | B&W

●SPEED
Just Comic (ジャストコミック)
1・1 | 1981-XII-5 | 20 pages | B&W + Color

●NEKO HA YOKU CHOPO NI KAETEKURU (猫はよく朝方に帰ってくる)
Young Comic (ヤングコミック)
9・9 | 1981-VIII-26 | 24 pages | B&W

●ABUNAI! SEITO KAICHOO (危ない！生徒会長)
Comic Again (コミックアゲイン) No. 11
1979-X-7 | 24 pages | B&W

●HOOMONSHA (訪問者)
SF Adventure (SFアドベンチャー) #6
1984-VI | 24 pages | B&W

●SUN BURG HILL NO OMOIDE(サン・バーグズヒルの想い出)
Makinchoo (漫金超) Vol.1
1980-IV-1 | 32 pages | Color + B&W

●OTOMO KATSUHIRO NO EIYOO MANTEN 1: Chō no kage
(大友克洋の栄養満点！１：腸の陰)
Rockin'on (ロッキング・オン) No. 4
1979-III-1 | 2 pages | B&W

●OTOMO KATSUHIRO NO EIYOO MANTEN 12: Garibā
(大友克洋の栄養満点！12：ガリバー)
Rocking On (ロッキング・オン) No.4
1980-III-1 | 2 pages | B&W
●MADOROS KUN (マドロスくん)
Variety (バラエティ) No.2
1981-XII-21 | 2 pages | B&W

●TOKOTON SORE MADE KUN (とことんそれまでくん) +
NICHIJŌ NO NAKA NO MONOGATARI (日常の中の物語)
Animage (アニメージュ) #10
1987-X-10 | 4 pages | B&W

●MANJU KOWAI (饅頭こわ) [37]
Variety (バラエティ) No.11
1982-IX-21 | 2 pages | B&W

●MANJU KOWAI (饅頭こわ) [38]
Variety (バラエティ) No.12
1982-X-21 | 2 pages | B&W

●UE O MUITEARUKOU (上を向いて歩こう)
Young Magazine (ヤングマガジン) No.4
1985-II-18 | 20 pages | B&W

●HI NO JOUYIN(火之要鎮)
COMIC CUE Vol.1
1995-I-1 | 9 pages | B&W

●BOOK ENGLISH EDITION● AKIRA #38 THE FINAL CHAPTER



Thirty-eight issue of Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA colored edition published by Marvel Epic Comics in English language in the USA. This book was collected in Japan in a box set: ŌRU KARĀ KOKUSAI BAN AKIRA 12 (オールカラー国際版 AKIRA 12).

COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Marvel Epic Comics
Release date: 1996-II
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Size: 10x7 in
Retail price: $6.95

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ITALIAN EDITION ● AKIRA #38 Capitolo finale
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Panini
Release date: 1997
Number of pages: 64
Language: Italian
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: L 8.900

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SPANISH EDITION ● AKIRA #38 ¡Akira Vive!
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Dragón | Glénat
Release date: 1997-I
Number of pages: 64
Language: Spanish
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: 525ptas
ISBN 10: 84-406-7000-1
ISBN 13: 978-84-406-7000-7

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●TALK● BART Vol.3 No.6 Katsuhiro Otomo x Fumiya Fujii

 

This month's Japanese BART (バート) magazine published a talk between Katsuhiro Otomo and the musician, actor and former lead singer of The Checkers, Fumiya Fujii (藤井フミヤ).

MAGAZINE DETAILS
Publisher: Shueisha (集英社)
Release date: 1996-I-22
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 125
Size: A4
Retail price: ¥450


●BOOK● The Memory of Memories






This book collects all the work behind the recently released MEMORIES. An omnibus animation film composed of three stories written by Katsuhiro Otomo. Among hundreds of sketches and paintings the book contains interviews and conversatons with the artist involved in the creation of the film: Koji Morimoto (森本 晃司), Toshiyuki Inoue (井上 俊之), Takashi Watanabe (渡部 高志), Tensai Okamura (岡本天斎), Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎 博嗣), Nakamura Terumi (中村照美), Hiroaki Edamitsu (枝光 弘明), Hiroaki Ando (安藤 裕章), Hidekazu Ohara (小原 秀一), Sunao Katabuchi (片渕 須直) and Katsuhiro Otomo (大友 克洋) himself.

BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Kodansha (講談社)
Release date: 1996-I-8
Language: Japanese
Number of opages: 160
Retail price: ￥2,000 
Size: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
ISBN-10: 4063196658 
ISBN-13: 978-4063196658 

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●BOOK ENGLISH EDITION● AKIRA #37 EVOLUTION



Thirty-seventh issue of Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA colored edition published by Marvel Epic Comics in English language in the USA. This book was collected in Japan in a box set:  ŌRU KARĀ KOKUSAI BAN AKIRA 12 (オールカラー国際版 AKIRA 12).

COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Marvel Epic Comics
Release date: 1996-I
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Size: 10x7 in
Retail price: $6.95

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ITALIAN EDITION ● AKIRA #37 Il cortile dei giochi
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Panini
Release date: 1997
Number of pages: 64
Language: Italian
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: L 8.900

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SPANISH EDITION ● AKIRA #37 Patio de juegos
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Dragón | Glénat
Release date: 1996-XII
Number of pages: 64
Language: Spanish
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: 450ptas
ISBN 10: 84-406-6996-8
ISBN 13: 978-84-406-6996-4

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●INTERVIEW● FANGORIA No.9





Katsuhiro otomo was interviewed by Takeuchi Yoshikazu (竹内義和) for the Japanese edition of FANGORIA (ファンゴリア) magazine regarding the recent release of the omnibus animation project MEMORIES.


MAGAZINE DETAILS
Publisher: Fangusu (ファングス)
Release date: 1996-I-1
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 98
Size: A4
Retail price: ¥951


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●INTERVIEW● STUDIO VOICE Vol. 241

 

Yoshihiro Yonezawa (米沢嘉博) interviewed Katsuhiro Otomo for the Japanese STUDIO VOICE multi-media mix magazine regarding the release of his latest animation project MEMORIES.

MAGAZINE DETAILS
Publisher: Kabushiki Gaisha INFAS (株式会社インファス)
Release date: 1996-I-1
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 106
Size: A4
Retail price: ¥600


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●CD● MEMORIES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (メモリーズ ― オリジナル・モーション・ピクチャー・サウンドトラック)



The Soundtrack of MEMORIES the omnibus animation project by Katsuhro Otomo that collects three stories is presented in a double CD box that includes a standard 12cm disc with the music featured in MAGNETIC ROSE「彼女の想いで」and STINK BOMB「最臭兵器」and a small 8 cm one with the music from  CANNON FODDER「大砲の街」directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

CD DETAILS
Label: Victor Entertainment (ビクターエンタテインメント)
Release date: 1996-I-1
Running time: 80 min (2 CD)
Retail price: ￥3,900
Cataloge number: VIZL-22

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TRACK LIST
DISC 1
01. PROLOGUE (0:39)
02. CHORALE (4:04)
03. COSMOS (2:46)
04. MADAMA BUTTERFLY (2:00)
05. MEMORIES (3:29)
06. SICKNESS (3:37)
07. TOSCA (2:04)
08. RADIO~MAD BUTTERFLY (5:25)
09. EMILY (2:36)
10. END (3:25)
11. CHORALE [Reprise] (2:00)
12. GOOD MORNING YAMANASHI (0:45)
13. NOBUO'S GROOVE I (1:42)
14. CAPSULE OF BLUE (0:37)
15. SKETCHS OF SMELL (0:41)
16. SIX STEPS TO HEAVEN (1:55)
17. NOBUO'S GROOVE II (1:15)
18. MAD FUNNY BALANCE TOWN (1:14)
19. FIVE STEPS TO HEAVEN (1:19)
20. NOBUO'S GROOVE III (1:11)
21. WALKIN' (1:06)
22. IN A SMELL WAY (1:49)
23. WORKIN' (1:27)
24. FOUR STEPS TO HEAVEN (1:24)
25. BATTLE DANCE (3:07)
26. AT THE CORNER (1:14)
27. SOMEDAY OUR PRINCE WILL COME (2:45)
28. RELAXN' (1:37)
29. ANTS (1:41)

DISC 2
01. A BOY AND A PORTRAIT (0:23)
02. MORNING IN THE CITY (1:49)
03. SONG OF THE SOLDIERS (0:36)
04. A BOY'S DREAM (0:54)
05. THE CANNON'S FANFARE (4:09)
06. GUN CREW'S MARCH (2:14)
07. LUNCH TIME (1:50)
08. THE CANNON'S FANFARE [Reprise] (0:28)
09. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES (0:39)
10. EVENING FALLS (0:39)
11. A BOY AND A PORTRAIT [Reprise] (1:20)
12. IN YER MEMORY (6:34)



●PAMPHLET● MEMORIES movie pamphlet (メモリーズ 映画パンフレット)



The theatre program of MEMORIES the last animation project by Katsuhiro Otomo. Includes a chronology of Katsuhiro Otomo, a review of the 3 episodes and a talk with directors Koji Morimoto (森本晃司) and Takashi Okamura (岡村天斉).

PAMPHLET DETAILS:
Publisher: Sochiku (松竹)
Release date: 1995-XII-23
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 20
Size: LP
Retail price:-

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A facsimile of it was included as a booklet in the Laser Disc Box Set and first edition of the DVD of the film. 

●ANIMATION FILM● MEMORIES (メモリーズ)



Today it was released in Japanese theaters MEMORIES (メモリーズ) an omnibus project consisting on three animation pieces directed by Koji Morimoto (森本 晃司), Tensai Okamura (岡村 天斎) and Katsuhiro Otomo. the three of them based on original stories by Otomo.


MAIN FILM CREDITS
●MAGNETIC ROSE●
KANOJO NO OMOIDE (彼女の想いで)
Directed by
 Koji Morimoto (森本 晃司)

Script & setting:
Satoshi Kon (今 敏)

Storyboard:
 Koji Morimoto (森本 晃司)

Music:
Yoko Kanno (菅野 よう子)

Original creator:
Katsuhiro Otomo

Character Design & Animation Director:
Toshiyuki Inoue (井上 俊之)

Art Director:
Akira Yamakawa
Mutsuo Koseki
Nizo Yamamoto
Yuji Ikehata

Director of Photography:
Hiroaki Edamitsu (枝光 弘明)

Producer:
Eiko Tanaka (田中 栄子)

CG:
Hiroaki Ando (安藤 裕章)

Color design: 
Yuko Kobari (小針 裕子)

Editing:
Takeshi Seyama (瀬山 武司)

Harmony:
Noriko Takaya (高屋 法子)


●STINK BOMB●
SAISHŪ HEIKI(最臭兵器)
Direction & Storyboard by
 Tensai Okamura (岡村 天斎)

Original creator and Script: 
Katsuhiro Otomo (大友 克洋)

Music:
Jun Miyake (三宅 純)

Character Design:
Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎 博嗣)

Art Director:
Tatsuya Kushida(串田 達也)

Animation Director:
Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎 博嗣)

Mechanical design & Mechanical animation Director: 
Morifumi Naka (仲 盛文)

Director of Photography:
Hitoshi Yamaguchi (山口 仁)

Producer:
Masao Maruyama (丸山 正雄)

Art Setting:
Hiroshi Kato (加藤 浩)

Color design:
Takako Suzuki (すずき たかこ)

Color setting:
Kumi Akiyama (秋山 久美)

Editing:
Takeshi Seyama (瀬山 武司)

Special Effects:
Kunji Tanifuji (谷藤 薫児)

Supervision:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri (川尻 善昭)


●CANNON FODDER●
TAIHŌ NO MACHI (大砲の街)
Written & Directed by
Katsuhiro Otomo (大友 克洋)

Storyboard & Art: 
Katsuhiro Otomo (大友 克洋)

Music:
Hiroyuki Nagashima

Original creator & charater designer:
Katsuhiro Otomo (大友 克洋)

Character Design & animation director:
Hidekazu Ohara (小原 秀一)

Director of Photography: 
Hiroaki Edamitsu (枝光 弘明)

Producer:
Eiko Tanaka (田中 栄子)

CG:
Hiroaki Ando (安藤 裕章)

Color design:
Terumi Nakauchi (中内 照美)

Editing:
Takeshi Seyama (瀬山 武司)

CG Technical Support: 
Hiroyuki Tanaka

Chief Production Supervisor: 
Katsuhiro Otomo

Planning:
Katsuhiro Otomo
Shin Unozawa

Title Music:
Takkyu Ishino

Animation Production:
MADHOUSE 
Studio 4°C

Broadcaster:
Bandai Channel

Distributor:
Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Production:
Bandai Visual
Kodansha
Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Production Studio:
Mushroom
Oniro
Studio 4°C


●VHS● MEMORIES Special preview Video




This VHS,  released together with advanced tickets for the theatrical release of Katsuhiro Otomo's latest animation project: MEMORIES, includes interviews with the creators and an inside look to the production of the three short that comprehend this anthology.

VHS DETAILS
Publisher: Bandai Visual (バンダイビジュアル)
Release date: -
Audio: Japanese
Duration: 25 minutes
Retail Price: ￥679 + ¥1300 (ticket)
Catalog number: TIK-106

●CD● 4 Pieces of MEMORIES


This Single CD from MEMORIES, the upcoming animation project by Katsuhiro Otomo that will be released theatrically on december 23, 1995  features four tracks by four different composers.

CD DETAILS
Label: Victor Entertainment (ビクターエンタテインメント)
Release date: 1995-XII-16
Running time: 17 min
Retail price: ￥1,500
Cataloge number: VICL-15044

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TRACK LIST
1. Chorale by Yoko Kanno (菅野 よう子)
2. Nobuo's Groove I by Jun Miyake (三宅 純)
3. The Cannon's Fanfare by Hiroyuki Nagashima (長嶌 寛幸)
4. In Yer Memory by Takkyu Ishino (石野 卓球)

●BOOK ENGLISH EDITION● AKIRA #36 MIYAKO'S LAST STAND



Thirty-sixth issue of Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA colored edition published by Marvel Epic Comics in English language in the USA. This book was collected in Japan in a box set:  ŌRU KARĀ KOKUSAI BAN AKIRA 12 (オールカラー国際版 AKIRA 12).

COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Marvel Epic Comics
Release date: 1995-XII
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Size: 10x7 in
Retail price: $6.95

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ITALIAN EDITION ● AKIRA #36 L'ultimo baluardo
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Glénat
Release date: 1994-X
Number of pages: 64
Language: Italian
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: L 5.000

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SPANISH EDITION ● AKIRA #36 Haz lo que debas
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Dragón | Glénat
Release date: 1995-V
Number of pages: 64
Language: Spanish
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: 450ptas
ISBN 10: 84-406-6039-1
ISBN 13: 978-84-406-6039-8

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●BOOK ENGLISH EDITION● AKIRA #35



Thirty-fifth issue of Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA colored edition published by Marvel Epic Comics in English language in the USA. This book was collected in Japan in a box set:  ŌRU KARĀ KOKUSAI BAN AKIRA 12 (オールカラー国際版 AKIRA 12).

COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Marvel / Epic Comics
Release date: 1995-XI
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Size: 10x7 in
Retail price: $6.95

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ITALIAN EDITION ● AKIRA #35 faccia a faccia

 BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Glénat
Release date: 1994-VI
Number of pages: 64
Language: Italian
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: L 5.000

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SPANISH EDITION ● AKIRA #35 Cara a cara
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Dragón | Glénat
Release date: 1995-V
Number of pages: 64
Language: Spanish
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: 450ptas
ISBN 10: 84-406-5576-2
ISBN 13: 978-84-406-5576-9

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●ILLUSTRATION● SAKAMOGI SONG (サカモギ・ソング)


Katsuhiro Otomo's  original illustration from 1982, for the first LP of the band METROFARCE (メトロファルス) named SAKAMOGI SONG (サカモギ・ソング) was reused for the CD release. The  CD contains 4 extra tracks not included in the LP and a new cover design. The illustration is reprinted in the page 171 of the art book KABA.

CD DETAILS
Label: Teichiku (テイチク)
Release date: 1995-X-22
Retail price: ¥2,000
Ref number: TECN-20313　

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TRACK LIST
1. サカモギ・ソング
2. アルルカン急行
3. 穴ぐらの夜
4. 凍結少年
5. チキン・イン・ザ・キッチン
6. インスタント・エナミー
7. ザイラ
8. ガリヴァーの海
9. 消息不明の子供達
10. ミストラル
11. シークレット・ナイト
12. バジリスク

●AFTERWORD+SIGNATURE● KOCHIKAME No.95



Katsuhiro Otomo wrote the afterword of the latest tankobōn No. 95 of KOCHIKAME (こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所 No.95) the manga series by Osamu Akimoto (秋本 治). The text is accompanied by this signed self-portrait.


BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Shueisha (集英社)
Release date: 1995-X-4
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 192
Size: 17.2 x 11.4 x 1.6 cm
Retail price: 390¥
ISBN-10: 4088527399
ISBN-13: 978-4088527390



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OTOMO's AFTERWORD
LET’S DRINK AGAIN SOMETIME.

The first time I met Akimoto-san and Momomete was during the filming of a TV show called The Legacy of Osamu Tezuka in June. I was looking at Tezuka-sensei's artwork when Akimoto-san suddenly walked in. Since the shelf was a bit close, I thought he might have come in on some business related to Tezuka Pro. But the situation felt unusual, so I asked, “Are you Akimoto-san?” He replied, “Yes,” and that’s how our first encounter ended up being a little awkward.

Momoki-san seemed to behave in a similar manner. I get told the same thing a lot myself, so I could understand the feeling, but there was a stark contrast between his appearance and the way he draws.

After the conversation, we went to a nearby sushi restaurant and chatted about various topics. We talked about the world of dramatic comics, wondering if Iron Muscle would make a comeback... And about Tezuka-sensei’s legacy, how those who started in the Sakura group went on to become respected artists, their dedication to their craft, the rise of COMmagazine, and how those artists who came from it contributed to the world of comics. We also talked about the times of youth magazines and the mystery surrounding the late '60s through the '70s...

As the years passed, I found that the manga we had been reading became more similar to each other, and the conversation bloomed with ideas and memories.

But what really struck me was Akimoto-san's comment when he said, "I keep drawing through the pain, and I still have countless ideas left." He also mentioned that he always makes sure to polish his drafts thoroughly before finalizing them.

I was truly impressed by how straightforwardly he continues to love manga and keeps drawing with such passion.

If the opportunity arises again, I’d love to have a drink together. By the way, I noticed you don’t drink much, but please, let’s drink again sometime.

●BOOK ENGLISH EDITION● AKIRA #34 PHANTOM VOICES



Thirty-fourth issue of Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA colored edition published by Marvel Epic Comics in English language in the USA. This book was collected in Japan in a box set:  ŌRU KARĀ KOKUSAI BAN AKIRA 12 (オールカラー国際版 AKIRA 12).

COMIC BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Marvel / Epic Comics
Release date: 1995-X
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Size: 10x7 in
Retail price: $6.95

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ITALIAN EDITION ● AKIRA #34 Abbandonare la nave
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Glénat
Release date: 1994-IV
Number of pages: 64
Language: Italian
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: L 5.000

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SPANISH EDITION ● AKIRA #34 ¡Abandonen el barco!
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Dragón | Glénat
Release date: 1995-V
Number of pages: 64
Language: Spanish
Size: 19x28 cm
Retail price: 450ptas
ISBN 10: 84-406-5575-4
ISBN 13: 978-84-406-5575-2

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●ILLUSTRATION● DOVE LOVES DUB



Katsuhiro Otomo has drawn the cover illustration for the album DOVE LOVES DUB by Takkyu Ishino ( 石野卓球). The illustration is contained in the pages 38-39 of the book KABA 2.

 CD DETAILS
Label: Ki/oon Records (キューンレコード)
Release date: 1995-IX-1
Duration: 74 min
Retail price: ￥2,854
Catalogue number: KSC2 129

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 TRACK LIST
01. Bruce And Rhythm Guitar – Shigekazu Aida
02. TKO Tone
03. GTR Engineer Shojiro Watanabe | Music By F. Tanaka
04. Monkey Dance Engineer Shojiro Watanabe | Music By F. Tanaka
05. Trip-O-Matic Guitar Shigekazu Aida
06. Sex, E
07. I Thought 3, But Were 4 In Fact
08. Magatta Kaono Oyaji (Nagatomix)
09. Dream Baby Dream Lyrics By, Music By – A. Vega, M. Rev

●ILLUSTRATION● YOUNG MAGAZINE ZOUKAN AKA BUTA


Katsuhiro Otomo has drawn the red pig mascot that will feature in the YOUNG MAGAZINE ZOUKAN AKA BUTA (ヤングマガジン増刊赤ブタ ) from August 1995 to 1999. This illustration will be also be used in promotional T-shirts as well as telephone cards with various designs as shown in the image.

●ILLUSTRATION● DOVE LOVES DUB 4 TRACKS



Katsuhiro Otomo has drawn the cover illustration for the LP  by Takkyu Ishino ( 石野卓球) DOVE LOVES DUB 4 TRACKS. The illustration is contained in the pages 38-39 of the book KABA 2.

LP DETAILS
Label: Yum Yum Vinyl
Released date: 1995
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Catalogue number: 16YUM-001

TRACK LIST
A1 - Magatta Kaono Oyaji (Tsumamix)
A2 - I Thought 3, But Were 4 In Fact (Original Mix)
B1 - GTR (Original Journey) Written by F. Tanaka
B2 - TKO Tone (Subvoice Remix)

●TV● TEZUKA OSAMU NO ISAN Atom to Akira Otomo Katsuhiro ga kataru Tezuka Osamu (手塚治虫の遺産 アトムとAKIRA～大友克洋が語る手塚治虫～)



NHK has aired today two ETV special programs on the heritage of Osamu Tezuka. The second one TEZUKA OSAMU NO ISAN: ATOM TO AKIRA  ～Otomo Katsuhiro ga kataru Tezuka  Osamu～ (手塚治虫の遺産 アトムとAKIRA～大友克洋が語る手塚治虫～) featuring Katsuhiro Otomo, follows him visiting the workplaces of Osamu Tezuka and commenting on his works, it also features talks with Osamu Akimoto (秋本治), Fujiko F Fujio (藤子F不二雄) and Rintaro (りんたろう)

●BOOK● AKIRA CLUB








Akira Club is a book that collects Katsuhiro Otomo's drawings that weren't collected in AKIRA  volumes such as over 100 title-page illustrations created for the original serialization in Young Magazine, multiple promotional illustrations, rarely seen alternate art, preliminary drawings, production sketches and a variety of Akira posters and promotional illustration as well as merchandising.

BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Kodansha (講談社)
Release date: 1995-VI-9
Language: Japanese
Number of pages: 258
Size: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches (B5)
Retail price: ¥3,500
ISBN10: 406330003X
ISBN13: 978-4063300031

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Publisher: Dark Horse
Release date: 2007-XI-11
Language: English
Number of pages: 258
Size: 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.5 inches
Retail price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1593077416
ISBN-13: 978-1593077419

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Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Release date: 2007-VII-27
Language: English
Number of pages: 258
Size: 8.3 x 0.9 x 10.2 inches
Retail price: $29.95 
ISBN-10: 1845766121
ISBN-13: 978-1845766122

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Publisher: Carlsen Verlag
Release date: 2007-VIII-1
Language: German
Number of pages: 256
Size: 21,3 x 1,9 x 26,1 cm
Retail price: €29,90
ISBN-10: 3551771057
ISBN-13: 978-3551771056

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ITALIAN EDITION
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Panini Comics
Release date: 2007-VII-20
Language: Italian
Number of pages: 256
Size: 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.5 inches
Retail price: €25
ISBN-10: 8883436903
ISBN-13: 978-8883436901

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SPANISH EDITION
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Norma Editorial
Release date: 2007-VII-27
Language: Spanish
Number of pages: 258
Size: 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.5 inches
Retail price: €29.50
ISBN-10: 8498470196
ISBN-13: 978-8498470192

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