Yasuo Ōtsuka (大塚康生 1931-2021) was a veteran Japanese animator who worked with Toei Animation, TMS Entertainment, and Studio Ghibli. Considered to be one of Japan’s foremost animators, he was an important mentor to both Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.

With a passion for sketching military & civil engineer vehicles since young, Yasuo Otsuka used his in-depth knowledge to design and incorporate these vehicles into many of the Lupin animated films, and a great collection of the illustrations are featured in this art book. His expertise also garnered the attention of popular Japanese toy and model makers like Tamiya, who hired him to illustrate the marketing art work for their products, and these are also showcased here.

Although he is no longer with us, Yasuo Otsuka’s creative legacy will live on through his endearing illustrations, and this art book is an excellent volume and collection to celebrate and appreciate his beautiful mechanical art works. Recommended.

“Yasuo Ohtsuka Mechanical Artworks 大塚康生画集 「ルパン三世」と車と機関車と” art book details :

Dimensions – 25.7 x 21 x 0.8 cm
Soft cover, 159 pages
Full color, In Japanese

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