The Origin of Matsumoto's World! Resurrected with a Legendary Work
Leiji Matsumoto, the master artist who sparked an anime boom across Japan.
Having primarily written for girls' manga magazines, Matsumoto's first manga for a young adult comic magazine was "Sexaroid."
Said to be the origin of "Matsumoto SF" and "Matsumoto Beauties," "Sexaroid" is an ambitious work that evokes the energy of a young Matsumoto, exploring and challenging new forms of expression.
This work has been reprinted in the style of its original magazine serialization.
This is not just a large-format comic; it's a complete edition, restoring the original color pages to their original colors.
With a B5 size that realistically captures the atmosphere of the magazine,
and a hefty volume of over 400 pages,
it's sure to satisfy even the most dedicated fans.
The second volume includes a special reprint of the second and third chapters of "New Sexaroid," which were never published in comic form.
In the article section, Matsumoto shares the secret behind the birth of "Matsumoto Beauties."
The special interview in Volume 2 features mecha designer Katsumi Itabashi, who works as an assistant at Reijisha.
Packed with fascinating anecdotes!
A must-have for Matsumoto fans, this volume is a must-have and highly recommended keepsake!
[Recommendation from the Editor]
Volume 2 marks the second half of the story, transitioning from "Project YAYOI" to "Project 3 (Roman numerals in the main story)."
The story and illustrations gain momentum, conveying the feeling that Matsumoto is truly in the groove of his work.
In both Volumes 1 and 2, the title pages, which previously featured reduced illustrations, have been reprinted as single images.
The illustration quality in Volume 2 has further improved, making the title pages enjoyable even just to look at.
As with Volume 1, the article pages have been meticulously reprinted, with afterwords and commentary from the original volumes reprinted to capture the atmosphere of Matsumoto's work at the time. It's a rich and satisfying read.
A must-have edition that lets you experience the history of Leiji Matsumoto!
