The Idol – Sushio Art Book Review

Posted By yonghow on September 6th, 2019

Sushio is a Japanese animator/illustrator who started his career as an animator at studio Gainax for the TV animation series Neon Genesis Evangelion. After working on many renowned anime series and movies such as One Piece, he took on the character design work for the anime hit series Kill La Kill, catapulting his status in the animation world.

This book is his long-awaited first commercial collection that looks back over his career to date. It features notable works from Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Momoiro Clover Z, along with a panel illustration of Anime Matsuri 2015, his work overseas for an annual anime convention held in Texas, and much more. This book also features Sushio’s illustrations of AKIRA: two original illustrations depicting the imaginary post-AKIRA world, which was officially approved by Katsuhiro Otomo himself, and two illustrations taken from the Tribute to Otomo art book.

The Idol - Sushio Art Book Review

Sushio’s colorful, bold and dynamic compositions, coupled with explosive poses for his drawn characters are the hallmarks of his distinctive work, and this extensive art book is a visual feast from cover to cover. Highly recommended.

Note : There is also an international/English edition available with the same page count ( 304 pages ) , and I do not believe the art work contents to be any different.

The Idol – Sushio すしおイラスト集 Art Book details :

– Dimensions – 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
– Softcover, 304 pages
– Full color, in Japanese language ( content is mostly images )