Kisumi Rei – Akogare – ILLUST X MAKING VISUAL Artbook
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Description 192 pages / B5 size / JP Rei Kisumi is a rising illustrator known for depicting characters that embody girls’ aspirations and appeal to a female audience, collaborating with numerous companies. This luxurious collection traces the evolution of Kisumi’s work from the early days to the present, featuring carefully selected pieces along with newly drawn illustrations. A special highlight is the behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, revealing how artworks come to life. Additionally, the book includes an exclusive illustration inspired by the cover art’s backstory and an in-depth interview exploring the secrets of Kisumi’s artistic approach. With a large B5-wide format, cutting-edge high-resolution printing (Brilliant Palette), and nearly 200 pages, this art book offers an immersive experience into the true essence of Kisumi’s work. ■ About the author Kisumi Rei Born in 1998. Originally from Kagoshima Prefecture. Draws illustrations that cherish women’s aspirations and excitement. With a policy of creating works that don’t make real women shy away from seeing them, he works on song jacket illustrations, music video illustrations, character design, costume design, etc. X @kisumirei41 ■Points of attention to detail in design and book production The cover illustration features two original characters: a girl in Kisumirei Rei’s iconic blue and yellow outfit, and a girl in pink tones created to coincide with this collection of works. In the free section, he introduces his thoughts on character design, focusing on the original characters and explaining their outfits. He reveals details that are hard to notice in the finished work alone.
