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!
