Japanese photographer Akine Coco exploded onto the twitter photography scene sometime in 2019 when she started posting pictures of her hometown Fukui that as the title of the book suggests, looked like they were lifted from the scenes of anime films.
Akine started taking pictures in the summer of 2019, citing the reason for doing so is because many of her friends were also taking up photography. By early summer in 2020 her twitter followers had already exceeded 40K, and that was when a publisher approached her about releasing a photo book.
Many of the pictures featured in this book were taken in the city of Sakai in Fukui, Japan, where Akine was born. Her keen eye for picturesque compositions and adept DI skills enable her to capture scenery that are reminiscent of the beautiful background art pieces that we see in Ghibli animated films. This book collects over 200 of her photographs.
Akine Coco is blessed with an incredible talent for photography, and her pictures have allowed viewers from both Japan and around the world to enjoy and immerse in the lovely sights of the country. I look forward to more of her photography work, and this book comes recommended.
“Like A Scene From An Anime – Akine Coco Photography Book 写真作品集 アニメのワンシーンのように。” details :
Dimensions – 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
Soft cover, 96 pages
Color, in Japanese ( book is 99% photographs )
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July 14th, 2021 at 2:49 am
Not sure what’s more impressive – that her photography creates the illusion of a painting, or that those paintings appear as if they were photographs, or even memories of a place never visited.
I wonder what someone who was not so familiar with that art form would think … do they lack the magic without this association with Anime?
July 15th, 2021 at 7:45 pm
Hmmm…hard to say.
I honestly don’t see “anime” in these photos, but I do see wonderful compositions that give an idea of what daily life in Japan can look like.
I see it that way because I DO live in Japan, and as a foreigner, there are always days when I catch a sight like some of these pictures and think to myself “my god, I live in Japan!” even though it’s been well over a decade.
My opinion would be that the country itself is the source of the magic; both in the paintings of anime and these awesome pictures. It really is a remarkable and unique country.
July 16th, 2021 at 7:46 am
March – Interesting point ! I think it’s both; folks who aren’t familiar with anime backgrounds can still appreciate the inherently good pictures as they are, and those who do will have a dual or more layered appreciation.
Josh – So envious ! I had a good run of 6 years living in Tokyo, and I would go back to live/work in a heartbeat if I ever have the chance.
July 17th, 2021 at 11:13 pm
I am very jealous of you both – I think I could just fill my time taking photographs of the clouds over there.
Here in the U.K we have lots of clouds … but they are so flat and grey compared to their Japanese counterparts!
July 18th, 2021 at 1:31 am
What are “DI skills”?
July 19th, 2021 at 3:07 am
March – Maybe a Japan trip post-covid ? ( whenever that might be … )
Neobat – Digital Intermediate. Post processing of imagery tweak colors, saturation, levels, etc.
July 20th, 2021 at 6:26 am
Thank you for reviewing! I purchased Akine’s book when Amazon Japan put it on my radar! The cover alone sold me & I started following her on Instagram soon after her beautiful volume arrived! Akine’s photography is both stunning and pleasing to the eye, say nothing of having a calming effect! I’m hoping to use her book as art reference material for possible Copic marker projects! Very highly recommended!
July 23rd, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Bill – You’re most welcome, good luck with your Copic marker project ! :]