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Angel's Egg - The Girl holding up a glass bottle - Movie-size 1-layer Production Cel w/ Douga & Background

$2,200.00 $2,800.00

Size: Movie-size Cel (Approx. 13.5" x 9.0")

Included: Layer 1 - Girl cel
Black acid/lignin-free background paper
Douga pencil sketch

Film/Show: Angel's Egg

Source/Appeared in: -

Original Broadcast Year: 1985

Studio/Publication: Studio Deen

Created by: Oshii Mamoru

Condition Notes: Very slight waving on the top-center and left-center edges of the cel, but the cel has been stabilized by Cel Oasis and we cannot sense any vinegar smell

Description: An incredibly rare and precious production cel with an extreme close-up of the main character, that really shows the incredible skill levels of both the animator and the cel painter, from the epitome of Avant-garde fantasy film created by an iconic anime director Oshii Mamoru, in collaboration with legendary artist and scenic/character designer Amano Yoshitaka!

The film was made a few years before the famous Final Fantasy video game series was released, and the artistic style is definitely reminiscent of the early titles as the Boy looks almost identical to Frioniel, the main character from Final Fantasy II released in 1988. The atmosphere and backgrounds inspired by a French book about architecture owned by Oshii are also very simlar to the Medieval European-theme of the early Final Fantasy games. Oshii Mamoru was initially intending on making this film far more light-hearted with a comedic touch in the beginning stage of the production, where a young girl holding an egg suddenly arrives at a convenience store late at night, with strange people loitering around the area. However, as soon as the young Oshii got a glance of the artwork by Amano Yoshitaka, he immediately knew that "this has to be done as a full-blown fantasy film."

While the result was undoubtedly a masterpiece, it was far too esoteric to be accepted by the general public, subsequently leading to Oshii losing all job prospects for the foreseeable future due to earning a reputation of "a director who makes incomprehensible films," as even Miyazaki Hayao has commented about the film "I will recognize the effort, but nobody will understand it." The recognition took even longer due to the lack of access until the relatively-recent DVD release, but it is safe to say this film is a proof that a masterpiece will sooner or later be properly recognized and appreciated, as long as it isn't hidden and forgotten! Truly the pinnacle of Japanese animation as an art, and a product of the inspiring sacrifice and uncompromising dedication Oshii has put into executing this film in his own vision.

Type: Production Cel

Vendor: Oshii Mamoru

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Space Battleship Yamato - "Hope for Tomorrow" - Original Ink Brush Painting by Matsumoto Leiji w/ Custom Framing

Nishizaki Yoshinobu

$4,500.00

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: -

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!

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