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Yuichi Yokoyama’s “Neo Manga” And His Relationship With Contemporary Art and Manga
In this interview, we ask mangaka Yūichi Yokoyama about his art style “neo manga:” what lies beyond its fast-looking onomatopoeias, time depicted in equal intervals, and expressionless characters? -
error CS0246, an exhibition on what and why we look, see, and watch
What does it mean to see? A photography exhibition which prohibited visitors from entering was showing until recently. It explored the act of exhibiting and preserving art- actions that oppose one another. We examine the exhibition’s true meaning. -
Why Tsuyoshi Kusano takes a simple approach to graphic design for anime
Graphic designer Tsuyoshi Kusano, who has worked on numerous designs for anime series such as “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “Eureka Seven,” talks about his approach to graphic design for anime. -
TEMPURA, The Paris-based Magazine Focused On Japanese Social Issues And Underground Culture
Emil Pacha Valencia, Editor-in-Chief of Paris-based magazine TEMPURA, shares his thoughts on the uniqueness of Japanese culture. -
Flower Artist Group AMKK and Evangelion’s Co-produced Merch On Sale at “TOKiON the STORE” from March 8
AMKK, led by Makoto Azuma and Shunsuke Shiinoki, co-creates flower bouquets and merchandise products based on Evangelion. The line-up includes T-shirts, hoodies, and an MA-1 bomber jacket. -
The background story and future of the new record label “TYP!CAL” releasing pop music of the new era
The new record label “TYP!CAL” started in 2020. Gikyo Nakamura, the label owner who is a specialist of domestic and international music trends. We ask him about the label’s launch story. -
Asia, a Horror Film Paradise during Coronavirus — Korea “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 6:
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
From Illustration to Fashion—Artist Mayu Yukishita Expresses Her “Slightly Dark Worldview”
The prolific artist-cum-fashion designer, Mayu Yukishita, reveals her impetus of starting out in illustration to establishing her own fashion brand. -
「時音」Vol. 11 Hikari Ōta of Bakushō Mondai discusses comedy and political correctness
Hikai Ōta, one half of the comedy duo Bakushō Mondai, expounds on the relationship between comedians and political correctness. -
Six sustainable cosmetics selected by Rie Shiraishi, Hair&Makeup artist
Introducing sustainable cosmetics by popular hair and makeup artist Rie Shiraishi. She also told us why she is sustainable-oriented.