Anime Architecture: Imagined Megacities

Anime Architecture offers an unparalleled visual guide to the cityscapes and buildings featured in the most celebrated and influential anime movies. For decades, anime has had a significant impact on cinema, literature, comic books, and video games worldwide. One of the reasons why anime is so popular is the unforgettable and intricately detailed worlds created by its creators, ranging from futuristic steel cities to charming rural settings.

Anime Architecture showcases the stunning environments crafted by the most important and respected directors and illustrators of Japanese animated films, including Hideaki Anno, Koji Morimoto, and Mamoru Oshii. Readers are given unprecedented access to extensive studio archives containing original background paintings, storyboards, drafts, and film excerpts, providing an exclusive look into the initial stages of conception, development, and final versions of iconic scenes from critically acclaimed movies like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolis, and more.

By divulging the hidden creative processes of these major anime studios, Anime Architecture is ideal for anyone who has been captivated by the beauty and imagination of classic anime. It serves as a source of inspiration for artists, illustrators, architects, designers, video game creators, and dreamers. This book features 400 color illustrations that bring to life the awe-inspiring landscapes and structures found in the world of anime, making it an essential addition to the library of any anime enthusiast.

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