• Front cover of the Shining Blade & Art Collection of Visual Materials, featuring anime-style illustrations of two female characters in school uniforms, one with silver hair and a blue-and-white outfit, and the other with black hair and a black-and-white outfit.
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Shining Blade & Ark: Collection of Visual Materials Art Book - Tony Taka (UDON)

Shining Blade & Ark: Collection of Visual Materials Art Book - Tony Taka (UDON)

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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking, elegant world of Sega’s hit JRPG franchise with Shining Blade & Ark: Collection of Visual Materials.
Published by UDON Entertainment, this premium 224-page softcover art book gathers the absolute definitive visual history of the celebrated Shining RPG video game series. This volume showcases the signature, world-renowned artwork of legendary pinup artist and character designer Tony Taka.
From vibrant, full-page pin-ups to intricate behind-the-scenes production work, the book is a literal masterclass in anime illustration. Dive deep into extensive character model designs, weapon concept variations, rough creative sketches, and exclusive developer interviews outlining the lore of the Shining universe.
Book Features:
  • The Tony Taka Gallery: Sprawling full-color sections dedicated to the gorgeous, polished aesthetics of the series' main heroines and protagonists.
  • Comprehensive Game Coverage: Collects highly detailed visual data assets spanning across both Shining Blade and Shining Ark entries.
  • Behind-The-Scenes Lore: Features multiple translated creator interviews discussing design choices, background art, and creative evolution.
  • Premium UDON Production: Crisp color reproduction and high-grade oversized paper stock built specifically for art collectors.
Product Details:
  • Format: Paperback Art Book / Graphic Album
  • Publisher: UDON Entertainment (July 2015 Release)
  • Page Count: 224 vibrant, full-color pages
  • Language: English Edition
  • ISBN-10: 1927925436 / ISBN-13: 9781927925430
Perfect for gaming historians, anime fans, and illustration students alike. Complete your library shelf and secure this hard-to-find Shining series art book today!
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