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Size: Standard Size Cel (Approx. 10.5" x 9.5" or 26.5 cm x 24.5cm)
Included: Layer 1 - Black Jack Cel
Signed Fan Correspondence Letter
Tezuka Fan Club Materials from 1976
Film/Show: One Million-year Trip: Bandar Book
Source/Appeared in: Please see the attached screenshot
Original Broadcast Year: 1978
Studio/Publication: Tezuka Productions
Created by: Tezuka Osamu (手塚治虫)
Condition Notes: -
Description: A very very rare production cel of the iconic character Black Jack that was made under the supervision of Tezuka Osamu, from a movie directed by Tezuka himself and drawn in the same style as the manga, unlike the later OVA. To make it even better, this cel is accompanied by a fan correspondence hand-signed by Tezuka Osamu and notifies the recipient of being "gifted one of the 200 original production cel of Black Jack that was used in the movie." We absolutely guarantee the authenticity of the letter and the signature.
Included are the fan club materials and original envelope the cel and the signed correspondence letter were sent from Tezuka Production (as part of the provenance) to the lucky previous owner who sent in an application over 50 years ago and won the prize! The signed correspondence letter is not addressed and the backside is left completely unfilled, as it was included in the envelope that is addressed to the winner. The writing on the backside of the envelope translates to "Tezuka-sensei's Bandar Book's Anime Cel"
Additionally, signed correspondence letters identical to this one have sold in Mandarake and other auctions in the past, but one like this that was not addressed to a particular fan remains very rare (Tezuka signed many of these beforehand and the studio just sent them out to the winners)!
$5,000.00 $6,000.00
Size: Standard Cel (Approx. 10.5" x 9.0" or 26.8 cm x 22.8 cm)
Included: Layer 1 - Unit 01 cel
Acid-free Print Background made by Timeless Cel Gallery
Film/Show: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Source/Appeared in: Episode 2 "The Beast" and Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Original Broadcast Year: 1996
Studio/Publication: Gainax
Created by: Anno Hideaki
Condition Notes: -
Description: A stunning cel of Unit 01 with the intact left eye and the trademark red teeth visible during the iconic first fight against Sachiel, perhaps one of the most epic battles in the history of anime, when it lost control and went into Berserk mode! Also worth noting this was one of the episodes animated by the legendary animator Honda Takeshi!
$4,500.00
Size: Standard Cel (Approx. 10.5" x 9.0" or 26.8 cm x 22.8 cm)
Included: Layer 1 - Unit 01 cel
Acid-free Print Background made by Timeless Cel Gallery
Mandarake Certificate of Authenticity
Film/Show: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Source/Appeared in: Episode 19 "Man's Battle"
Original Broadcast Year: 1996
Studio/Publication: Gainax
Created by: Anno Hideaki
Condition Notes: -
Description: A stunning cel of Unit 01 yanking the face of Zeruel, the most overpowered Angel in the entire series, with his right arm after Zeruel blasted off his left arm. An absolutely iconic scene packed with intensity and action, shortly before Unit 01 runs out of power and turns off... It is hard to believe all of this is painted on a single layer of cel, especially the intricate details you can see in Zeruel's neck (?) part.
$4,000.00
Size: Pan-size Cel (Approx. 20.25" x 10.5")
Included: Layer 1 - Beam Ribbon cel
Layer 2 - Nobel Gundam cel
Original/matching hand-painted background
Studio Framing with Optium™️ Acrylic
Film/Show: Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Source/Appeared in: Episode 49 "God Gundam's Great Triumph: A Hopeful Future; Ready, Go!"
Original Broadcast Year: 1993
Studio/Publication: Sunrise
Created by: Imagawa Yasuhiro
Condition Notes: Layer 1-2 stuck
Description: An incredible pan-size full key master setup of Nobel Gundam, arguably the most popular Gundam from the show that was designed by the famed creator Katoki Hajime and the first feminine Gundam to be introduced officially, from the very final episode of the show! Amazing piece of art with an astonishingly large size and in fantastic condition with all of the special effects visible in this one stunningly dynamic presentation!
$4,000.00 $5,000.00
Size: Custom Size Painting on Paper Board (Frame size approx. 24” x 27”)
Included: Original Ink Brush Painting "Hope for Tomorrow" by Matsumoto Leiji
Original framing w/ CoA on the backside
Cardboard box with original label and wrapping cloth
Film/Show: Space Battleship Yamato
Source/Appeared in: -
Original Broadcast Year: 1974
Studio/Publication: Yomiuri TV
Created by: Nishizaki Yoshinobu
Condition Notes: Very minor signs of wear on the frame
Description: An absolutely astonishing and massive original ink brush painting of the two main characters, Kodai Susumu and Mori Yuki, from the epic trailblazing space opera series, executed by the legendary creator Matsumoto Leiji himself also famously known as the author of Galaxy 999, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, and Queen Emeraldas!
Simply an amazing piece of animation memorabilia by the late great author who is undoubtedly considered one of the top 10 most important people in the history of Japanese manga and animation, in the same league as Tezuka Osamu, Mizuki Shigeru, Miyazaki Hayao, Nagai Go, Ishinomori Shotaro, Chiba Tetsuya, Tomino Yoshiyuki, and many more... Anno Hideaki, the director of Neon Genesis Evangelion, has even said that "There would be no Evangelion without Yamato." and many enthusiasts as well as critics agree that even George Lucas was heavily influenced by it as well, with the idea of R2D2 from Star Wars being inspired by the Analyzer, as well as many ships and mechanical designs. It is also worth mentioning that the plot line of Battlestar Galactica that is said to have been almost entirely derived from Yamato.
With its astonishing size, gorgeous presentation, and incredible execution as well as vibrant colors, this amazing piece of anime/manga history from a truly important work is sure to be a centerpiece in any collection!