KUSAMORI SHUICHI ANIMATION ARTWORKS

The first-ever collection of works by renowned animation art director KUSAMORI Shuichi.

Shuichi Kusamori is one of Japan's most respected animation art directors, known for his visionary landscapes that blend science fiction, fantasy, and breathtaking realism. For over 40 years, Kusamori has created richly imagined worlds that have become iconic in the history of Japanese animation.

This is the definitive art book showcasing his career and creative brilliance.

Featured works include:

   GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: Innocence (created by Masamune Shirow, directed by Mamoru Oshii)

   Metropolis (created by Osamu Tezuka, written by Katsuhiro Otomo, directed by Rintaro)

   X (created by CLAMP, directed by Rintaro)

   PSYCHO-PASS series

   Infini-T Force

   Divine Gate

   Patlabor The Movie

   GHOST IN THE SHELL

Kusamori's landscapes aren't mere reproductions of real places—they are meticulously painted imaginary worlds that vividly portray the aesthetics of science fiction and fantasy. His work stands at the pinnacle of Japanese animation background art, combining imagination with an almost overwhelming sense of realism.

This volume is not only a comprehensive archive of Kusamori's animation backgrounds but also features novel cover art and newly drawn original illustrations—some shown to the public for the first time.

A must-have for fans of anime, art, and world-building—this is Japanese animation art at its finest.