Senkatsu Ikeya Art Works

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A novel idea that expands the possibilities of monster design in one volume!

Senkatsu Ikeya, who celebrated his seventh anniversary in October 2022, has been involved in the art and character design of special effects TV programs such as Tsuburaya Productions and Senkosha as a special art designer and art director, as well as in the world of movie art and commercials. action. He has won many fans with his unique view of the world that skillfully incorporates the beauty of Japan. This book collects and publishes various design drawings and image boards left by Mr. Ikeya as much as possible, including the first appearances. From old special effects works such as "Ultra Seven" and "Silver Kamen", which celebrated the 55th anniversary of the start of broadcasting, to "Ultraman Tiga", the first Heisei Ultraman, the existing monster designs are recorded. In addition to these works, there are movies and commercials such as "Kageroza" and "Yumeji" directed by Seijun Suzuki, and "Sharaku" and "Setouchi Moonlight Serenade" which won the Japan Academy Award for Best Art Direction, as well as original works. Includes monsters and personal sketches. It is an artwork collection that can be patronized not only by Mr. Ikeya's fans and special effects fans, but also by readers who love movies.

Collected works
Ultraman, Ultra Seven, The Great Bizarre Operation, The Return of Ultraman, Silver Mask, Mirrorman, Iron King, Fireman, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Great Monster Battle Daigoro vs. Goliath, Asaki Yume Mishi, Utamaro: Dream and Shiseba, Kageroza, Farewell to the Ark, Glory of Vice, Teito Monogatari, Ultra Q: The Movie Legend of the Stars, Yumeji, Sharaku, Setouchi Moon Light Serenade, Murder Case on D-Slope, Summer of Okutori, Silver Mask, etc./Other CM works, sketches of temples during shooting in Kyoto, original monster paintings, etc.

A short biography of Senkatsu Ikeya
Tomoo Haraguchi/Junichi Fujisawa/Naofumi Higuchi