A chronicle-like art book that brings together the works of Takada Akemi, who works as a character designer and illustrator for numerous animations!
Illustrations drawn for works such as "Magical Angel Creamy Mami," "Urusei Yatsura," "Kimagure Orange Road," and "Magical Stage Fancy Lala," as well as original works, both old and new, from over 40 years of production. A collection of works that traces the author's path as a creator of Japan's most representative female characters.
"Magical Angel Creamy Mami" is an animation that was broadcast in 1983 as the first work in the Pierrot Magical Girl Series, and is now a long-running hit that boasts eternal popularity, collaborating with many apparel brands.
"Urusei Yatsura" is an animated version of Takahashi Rumiko's manga, and is a memorable masterpiece that made the name of chief director Oshii Mamoru known to the world.
"Kimagure Orange Road" is an animated version of Matsumoto Izumi's manga. This romantic comedy, one of the most representative of the 80s, featured heroine Ayukawa Madoka, who was said to be the original tsundere character and gained explosive popularity.
Takada Akemi has designed animations of female characters like this, who have enjoyed universal popularity from the 80s to the present day.
This art book contains a wide range of illustrations, from video packages and magazine features from the 80s, to book covers and original works created for recent exhibitions.