Best of
Anime

2018

Genshin Impact


miHoYo - 2018
    Can the forces holding this world together be balanced against human desires, or is everything ultimately doomed to end in destruction?

Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair Volume 1


Kyousuke Suga - 2018
    The manga series Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair contains bonus scenes not shown in the video game!When a new class of students at the (in)famous Hope's Peak Academy find themselves on a surprise school trip to a tropical island, they also find that suspicion and death is the only ticket home from this so-called paradise! Here, in the name of hope, Ultimate Lucky Student Nagito Komaeda is willing to kill anybody and everybody...including himself!

Drawing Made Easy: How to Draw from Observation and Imagination


Robbie Lee - 2018
    With a fun robot as their guide, readers will experience immediate success as they follow along with more than 20 step-by-step demonstrations and 30 lessons on topics such as the drawing process, perspective, drawing people, and drawing scenes. The book also broaches the differences in drawing methods: spontaneous drawing, drawing from observation, and drawing from your imagination. The simple language and graphic novel approach makes it all fun and easy.

My Hero Academia - All Might Rising


Kohei Horikoshi - 2018
    A one-shot that delves into All Might's past.

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Vol. 1


Ryo Shirakome - 2018
    However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world!While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers and tasked with saving the human race from extinction, Hajime’s job, a Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith’s level of strength?

Manga Art for Intermediates: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Manga Drawings


Danica Davidson - 2018
    Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Intermediates shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you creating your own colorful characters in no time at all!Learn to draw: Gothic Lolita Shonen Hero Bride Groom Nekojin ("cat people") Yokai Victorian Man Female Warrior The authors have done all the work for you. Just follow their simple, straightforward instructions, study the step-by-step drawings, and you'll soon have your own collection of fantastic manga characters!

My Hero Academia Coloring Book: (Anime Hero No Boku Adademia 1&2 Season Coloring Pages)


Anime Books - 2018
    My Hero Academia Coloring Book contains 65 detailed coloring pages from popular anime My Hero Academia Coloring Book.Each image is printed on a separate page to prevent bleed-through.

Mirai no Mirai / Mirai of The Future Official Designs & Setting Materials Art Book


Mamoru Hosoda - 2018
    It includes story digest of the movie, screen caps, character profiles and concept designs, ton of backgrounds, vehicles, storyboards, digital works, interviews, and more.208 pages. Japanese text. Colored. Softcover with Dust Jacket. Printed & Published in Japan.くんちゃんとミライちゃんの世界をつくりあげたスタッフ、総勢35名にそれぞれが本作に懸けた思いやこだわりについて徹底取材!背景美術や美術ボード、設定、原画、レイアウト、キャラクター設定、CG表現など、アニメーションの美術と技術を網羅した一冊がここに―!

リズと青い鳥 Special Booklet (Liz and the Blue Bird Special Booklet)


ポニーキャニオン - 2018
    Based on the 2017 novel Hibike! Yūfoniamu Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu, Haran no Dainigakushō Kōhen, the film is a spin-off sequel to the Sound! Euphonium television series, focusing on supporting characters Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki.

Naruto: Sasuke's Story - The Teacher's Star Pupil


Jun Esaka - 2018
    

Carnival Otokonoko: Short Story Collection (Otokonoko Collection Book 2)


Pedoro Pedoro - 2018
     First cross-dresser - A naughty boy likes carnival because he can dress as a girl an swindle some guys. But his fun ended when he the crossed the wrong target. Second cross-dresser - Lisandro could never say no to his sister. Not even when she asked him to cross-dress and sub for a girl for a competition. But he never imagined dressing as a girl would open a new path for him. Third cross-dresser - Junior waited every year for Carnival. Only during those five days he could put on a skirt and go outside. But when his friends change their plans, the delicate boy has to find some fun on his own. Fourth cross-dresser - The friends who changed the plans are heading to a beach house. But when there's a problem, Marco tell Ariel to solve it and find a way to bring the girls. But Marco never expected his friend would become the 'girl'

Darling in the FranXX Key Animation Notes


Trigger - 2018
    398 pages bursting with artwork from Darling in the FranXX. Storyboards, x-sheets, sketches, key animations, and so much art it will make your head spin. It's an amazing reference piece for fans and for anyone interested in animation in general.Blue: 222 pages.Red: 175 pages.398 pages. Japanese text. Colored and B&W. Softcover. Printed & Published in Japan.全24話と全OP、EDより、珠玉の原画たちを惜しみもなく掲載した原画集が発売決定! 各話を象徴するような印象的なカットを厳選し、各エピソードを追従・追体験するようなイメージで、ページをめくるたびに「ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス」をプレイバックします。 また、各巻末には監督・錦織敦史と、キャラクターデザイン・田中将賀の対談を掲載。全24話を振り返り、制作の裏側や秘話を余すことなく語って頂きました。さらに、豪華収納BOXはキャラクターデザイン・田中将賀による描き下ろしイラストを使用。ヒロとゼロツー、第13部隊の軌跡をぎゅっと詰め込んだ1冊となっております!