H.M.S. FANTASY MODEL WORLD TRIBUTE to YASUSHI NIRASAWA

A Master's Legacy Lives On: The Definitive Tribute to Japan's Greatest Creature Designer

Honoring a Visionary Who Shaped Pop Culture

When the legendary illustrator and modeling artist Yasushi Nirasawa passed away suddenly in 2016, the creative community lost one of its most innovative voices. Now, this comprehensive tribute ensures his influence continues to inspire new generations of artists, modelers, and designers through a stunning collection that brings together Japan's finest creature creators.

Featuring renowned artists like Takayuki Takeya and Takashi Yamawaki, this mook (magazine-book hybrid) showcases works created by modeling artists who were directly inspired by Nirasawa and his unforgettable original characters. Drawing from his celebrated "Creature Core" column in Hobby Japan magazine, every page reveals the artistry and technical mastery that made his work so profoundly influential.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Nirasawa's work or discovering his incredible artistry for the first time, this tribute collection represents an essential piece of Japanese pop culture history. Own the definitive celebration of the artist who taught us that monsters could be beautiful, terrifying, and unforgettable all at once.

Included is the short manga “PHANTOM CORE the comix” by Shinichi Hiromoto ("Neo Devilman"), plus a round table discussion with Takayuki Takeya, Katsuya Terada, Masakazu Katsura, Shinichi Hiromoto.

Soft Cover

97 Pages

Text in Japanese