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The Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled (2022). Art by Masamune Shirow.
A vibrant cyberpunk book cover for 'The Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled' complete classic manga by Shirow Masamune. Major Motoko Kusanagi, in her iconic white leotard bodysuit with short purple hair and orange eyes, sits confidently atop a large tactical vehicle in a futuristic neon-lit cityscape at night. The title is displayed prominently in English and Japanese, framed by circuit-like borders.
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Toshihiro Kawamoto 30th Anniversary - Anime Works Exhibition (2015). Art of Cowboy Bebop and Mobile Suit Gundam.
A vibrant, retro-styled promotional poster for the "Toshihiro Kawamoto 30th Anniversary Exhibition – Anime Works Trajectory Exhibition" featuring iconic characters from Cowboy Bebop and Mobile Suit Gundam. Spike Spiegel holds a gun with a cool expression in the foreground left, while a large green Gundam looms dramatically in front of the group. Faye Valentine poses seductively in the lower left, and other characters including a young pilot in a green uniform and a pink-haired girl are visible. The color palette is bold with dominant reds, pinks, greens, and heavy black shading, giving a strong 90s anime aesthetic.
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Dragon's Heaven (1988). Concept art by Makoto Kobayashi.
Monochrome watercolor-style illustration of a young woman with short orange hair, wearing a green coat and gloves, standing confidently in front of a massive, heavily armored bipedal mech. She holds a large pistol in one hand and rests the other on her hip, while the towering robot looms protectively behind her, its cannon arm pointed forward. The artwork has a gritty, detailed, post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Watercolor-style illustration of a confident young woman with long light-brown hair and bangs, wearing a black sleeveless top, green pants, gloves, and tactical gear. She leans casually against a massive, weathered gray military mech, one hand raised in a playful salute. The mech looms behind her with a large cannon arm and detailed mechanical features, rendered in muted tones against a pale background.
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge (1988) by Technos. Original art by Kazumi Kakizaki and homage by David Liu.
Dramatic 1980s-1990s anime-style illustration of a muscular hero in a red vest swinging across a nighttime city skyline on a rope, carrying a terrified blonde woman in a torn purple dress over one shoulder. Below them, a group of menacing villains (including a bald thug with a spiked collar, a punk with a mohawk, and others wielding chains and blades) reach up angrily as the hero escapes with the damsel in distress. A helicopter spotlight illuminates the chaotic rooftop chase against a starry purple-blue sky. Very bold colors, dynamic poses, and classic retro shōnen/action aesthetic. Vibrant retro-style promotional artwork for Double Dragon (双載龍), featuring Billy Lee in a blue vest leaping forward with a knife, alongside key characters: his brother Jimmy Lee in red, a fierce blonde woman in pink gripping a rope, and tough enemies like Abobo and a pink-haired female fighter. A helicopter spotlight cuts through the night sky above a gritty city rooftop, with bold Japanese title text at the top and Technōs Japan/Arc System Works 35th anniversary logos at the bottom. Classic 1980s-1990s beat-'em-up aesthetic with dramatic poses, intense expressions, and rich neon colors.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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The Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled (2022). Art by Masamune Shirow.
A vibrant cyberpunk book cover for 'The Ghost in the Shell: Fully Compiled' complete classic manga by Shirow Masamune. Major Motoko Kusanagi, in her iconic white leotard bodysuit with short purple hair and orange eyes, sits confidently atop a large tactical vehicle in a futuristic neon-lit cityscape at night. The title is displayed prominently in English and Japanese, framed by circuit-like borders.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Undead Line (1989) by T&E for MSX2 and X68K. Art by Etsuko Suzuki, Hideaki Shinmura and Takahiro Hachiya.
Japanese MSX2/MSX2+ box art. The cover shows a dramatic stormy sky with vivid orange lightning bolts forming the year "1989" across the center. At the top is the metallic stone-textured title "UNDEADLINE" in large letters, with a green circular emblem containing a sword piercing a skull. Below, a dark floating fortress sits atop jagged cliffs, illuminated by lightning, with two pale moons in the sky. Text includes "アンデッドライン" (katakana), director credit "Directed by TOKIHIRO NAITOH", platform specs "MSX2 / MSX2+ (RAM64KB以上) 3.5" 2DD", and the T&E Soft logo at the bottom. Japanese X68000 box art. The cover features a menacing blue cyber-demon with exposed brain, glowing yellow eyes, razor-sharp teeth, and skeletal armored claws emerging from swirling blue-white mist against a black background. Large red brush-stroke kanji title "幻獣鬼" (Genjūki) at the top, with "X68000シリーズ 5"2HD・3枚" and publisher logos in white and silver text.
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Illustrations (1985). Crusher Joe is a series of science fiction novels written by Haruka Takachiho.
A vibrant watercolor-style illustration for Crusher Joe, depicting a dynamic group scene set against a lush, rocky landscape with overhanging foliage. At the top, a rugged character in a brown outfit holds a large futuristic rifle, standing protectively. Below, three figures advance: a central figure in a white and red spacesuit with black hair, flanked by a blonde woman in a red jacket and a young girl with red hair in a green outfit, both holding rifles. The artwork features soft, flowing brushstrokes in shades of green, brown, and blue, with a signature "YAS" at the bottom. A dynamic watercolor-style illustration featuring a futuristic space scene with a red and black cosmic background. At the top, a sleek, blue and black spaceship with sharp wings and glowing red accents hovers prominently. Below, a figure in a white spacesuit with a red and blue helmet dynamically leaps, holding a blonde-haired companion in a red outfit mid-air, their movement accentuated by flowing lines and shadows. The artwork is signed "YAS" in the bottom right corner.
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Suzuka Hachitai 2050 (1994). One of three fictional art designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Note: the other two images were incorrectly dated 1984.
A striking watercolor-style illustration featuring a futuristic female rider in a red and white armored suit, astride a sleek, high-tech motorcycle with a transparent visor. The rider has long, flowing black hair adorned with a Japanese flag banner reading "JAPAN" in bold letters, fluttering behind her. The motorcycle bears logos such as "Toyota," "Honda," and "Maidens," with a vibrant purple background adding a mystical aura. The artwork is signed "Y.S" in the bottom right corner, reflecting the iconic cyberpunk style of Yasuomi Umetsu, associated with 1990s anime and sci-fi themes.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Xenoblade Chronicles X (2015). Concept art by Yoko Tsukamoto and Takashi Kojo.
A stunning fantasy artwork featuring a lush, otherworldly landscape under a starry night sky. At the top, a figure with white hair and a regal outfit sits cross-legged on a floating platform, surrounded by glowing blue and purple flora. Below, a woman with long white hair in a red and black armored outfit stands confidently, flanked by a young girl with dark hair in a white dress and a colorful, whimsical creature. The scene is rich with vibrant, bioluminescent plants and mystical energy, including swirling lights and exotic, oversized leaves, creating a dreamlike atmosphere of adventure and magic.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Xevious 3D/G (1996) by Namco. Official Japanese arcade flyer. OST by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso.
A vibrant retro video game cover for Xevious 3D/G, featuring a futuristic space battle scene against a blue sky background with a green landscape and pyramids below. At the top, a large, angular alien mothership with red accents dominates, with a sleek, silver UFO nearby. Below, a white fighter spacecraft with large circular engines hovers, surrounded by smaller enemy ships. The title "Xevious 3D/G" is in bold, neon-lit letters with a purple and red gradient and lightning effects, accompanied by Japanese text "システム11 第4弾!!" (System 11 The 4th installment!!) and "ゼビウス3D/G" (Xevious 3D/G), reflecting its 1996 Namco System 11 arcade release. The Namco logo is in the top right corner, highlighting the shoot-'em-up game.
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Alisia Dragoon (1991) by Game Arts for Sega Mega Drive. Promotional art for BEEP! MegaDrive by Yukiyuki Haniike.
A vibrant anime-style magazine advertisement for Alisia Dragoon, featuring a dynamic illustration against a cloudy sky background with lightning. At the center, a fierce blue dragon with outstretched wings hovers, its scales detailed in blue and green. In front of the dragon stands a heroic figure in a blue and white armored outfit, wielding a glowing sword with a magical blue aura. To the right, a striking red-haired woman with long, flowing hair adorned with a headband, dressed in a flowing white gown, gazes forward with a serene expression. The scene includes Japanese text blocks detailing game features, credits for Yukiyuki Haniike (illustration) and Mariko Uemura (visual supervision), and a Game Arts address footer, capturing the fantasy theme of the 1992 Game Arts Mega Drive game.
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Star Musketeer Bismark (1984). Art by Yoshiyuki Takani.
A vibrant, detailed illustration featuring a futuristic battle scene. A massive armored robot with multiple cannons hovers above, firing at a sleek spacecraft below it. In the foreground, three armored figures stand ready: one on a robotic horse wielding a sword, another in a dynamic pose with a gun, and a third in a crouched position with a futuristic vehicle. The background showcases a dramatic sky with a crescent moon, clouds, and distant spires, painted in rich blues, oranges, and purples.
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Giga Wing 2 (2001) by Takumi and Capcom. The original Takumi pitch for Giga Wing did not include Bullet Reflect, which was invented through discussions with Capcom. Character art by Kei Toume.
A Dreamcast game cover for "Giga Wing 2" by Capcom, featuring a vibrant and dynamic design. The cover showcases an anime-style artwork with multiple characters: a woman in a red outfit with a large weapon, a man in a white coat, and other figures with intense expressions. A blue fighter plane is prominently displayed in the center, with additional aircraft and a dramatic red moon in the background. The text "ACTIVATE YOUR REFLECT POWER AND THEN DIVE INTO A STORM OF BULLETS!" is written at the bottom, along with the Capcom and Dreamcast logos.
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Uru in Blue (1998). An unproduced sequel to Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise. Character art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.
A group of five characters in futuristic outfits stands in a barren, purple-hued landscape with wrecked spaceships and twisted branches in the background. One character sits on a log, another stands prominently in the center, and the others are positioned around, each holding or near weapons or equipment. The scene has a dramatic, post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Twinkle Star Sprites Illustrations & Kouryaku, Settei Shiryoushuu (1998). A collection of illustrations, strategy guides and designs. Character art by Mimori Fujinomiya.
Colorful cover illustration for the *Twinkle Star Sprites Illustrations & Kouryaku, Settei Shiryoushuu* artbook, featuring a dense cluster of cute, magical girl-style characters, all with large eyes and highly stylized hair in various colors (pink, yellow, green, purple). The two primary characters in the foreground, one with yellow hair and one with pink hair, extend their hands toward the viewer, surrounded by floating stars and a rabbit-like creature. Large Japanese text titles and promotional information related to the Sega Saturn game are displayed across the image.
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Capcom Design Works (2001) art book. Two page Tech Romancer illustration by Haruki "SENSEI" Suetsugu and Sho Sakai.
A vibrant illustration featuring a young pilot in a yellow and white suit driving a futuristic vehicle, surrounded by a chaotic battle scene. Giant mechs with large fists and colorful designs dominate the sky, clashing with planes and other mechanical units. The background shows a bright blue sky with a sun and scattered clouds, while the ground is a sandy terrain filled with more robots and aircraft.
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Keio Flying Squadron 2 (1996) by Victor for Sega Saturn. Character art by Takeshi Honda and Hiromasa Ota.
Colorful anime promotional art for the Sega Saturn game Keio Flying Squadron 2. The illustration features a young female character with bright blonde hair and bunny ears, dressed in a red outfit, leaping dramatically forward with a large pink hammer. Behind her, a dark blue, stylized dragon-like creature with large green eyes and red horns flies, and a small dark-haired character is visible in a green, round vehicle. The background depicts a cartoonish, traditional Japanese town setting, with large Japanese text overlays promoting the title and release date.
November 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Alpha: Illustrated Collection (1993). Art by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki.
Dynamic and stylized anime illustration featuring multiple characters against a dark, cosmic background with a large planet and lightning effects. The central figure is a young woman with long blonde hair, dressed in a red military-style jacket, white mini-skirt, and high white boots, holding a long rifle or staff. In the foreground are the heads of two other characters: one with long blonde hair and a distinct mask-like marking, and another with light blue hair looking to the side. A fourth, darker figure holding a rifle stands to the left, set against an orange glow from the planet. A dark, angular mecha is visible as a shadow in the upper background, with bright red laser beams crossing the scene.
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Ikaruga (2001) by Treasure. Key art by Yasushi Suzuki.

Company resources were allocated to Sin and Punishment, so director Hiroshi Iuchi worked on a prototype at home in his spare time, with help from programmer Atsutomo Nakagawa.
Highly detailed, dark-toned illustration for a game or publication, likely Ikaruga, featuring a woman in the foreground and a demonic or distressed figure in the background. The woman, with a pale face and dark hair, looks up and slightly to the side, wearing what appears to be a textured, dark outfit. Behind her, a menacing, skeletal figure with wild, spiked hair and a scythe-like object is engulfed in red and brown flames or shadows. Large Japanese text characters are vertically placed on the right side of the image, while vertical lines of smaller Japanese text run down the center.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Sherry and Madison from Battle Mania (1991). Fan art by Bibi.
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Vibrant, modern fan art illustration of the two main characters from the Mega Drive game Battle Mania (Trouble Shooter). The character on the left has long blue hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top and a short purple skirt. The character on the right has long blonde hair, wearing a yellow tank top, short denim cut-offs, white knee socks, and red sneakers, holding a rifle across her lap. Both characters are posed sitting back-to-back with determined expressions against a background featuring large Japanese characters in red and yellow.
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Intron Depot 8: Bomb Bay (2018). Dominion Tank Police. Art by Masamune Shirow.
Dynamic comic book illustration featuring the Puma Sisters, two characters from the Dominion Tank Police franchise. The main figure is prominently displayed in a sleek, business-like outfit with a white button-down shirt, vest, and black pants, contrasted by her large blonde hair and cat-like features. Various overlapping figures of the sisters are shown in more revealing, red combat attire with gold accents and police gear nearby.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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RayForce (1994) by Taito. Pre-release new year's card and pilot concept art. Depending on the region, the game is also known as Galactic Attack, Gunlock and Layer Section.
Anime illustration for Taito's 1994 game RayForce. The image features a young girl with long brown hair, possibly an operator or pilot, looking down thoughtfully while resting her head on her hand. Above her, two large, complex, red and white spacecraft or heavy weapons are prominently featured, angled diagonally. The title RAYFORCE is rendered in large, stylized green and red text, accompanied by the promotional phrase: "Taito 1994 we are giving this game to you, for all of game freaks." The overall style is reminiscent of early 1990s Japanese animation. Black and white sketches on an open book page showing concept art for pilot suits and character designs, likely for the game RayStorm (as indicated by Japanese text). The top section features several full-body sketches of male and female characters in sleek, detailed pilot suits. The lower sections show line drawings of female characters in more casual or stylized poses, including one figure with short dark hair in an anime style. Japanese text annotates the designs, referencing "RayStorm" and mentioning connections to "RayForce."
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989). Art by Yutaka Izubuchi.
Highly detailed illustration for Patlabor: The Mobile Police, featuring the white and gray Ingram mecha (Patlabor Unit 1) standing among a large pile of destroyed mecha and debris in a dense urban setting. The Patlabor is prominently positioned, surrounded by rubble and wrecked machines. Several small human figures in construction or repair gear are visible, climbing or interacting with the massive machine and the wreckage, contrasting the scale of the robot against the people and the city skyline in the background. The text "PATLABOR THE MOBILE POLICE" is at the top.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Xardion (1991) for Nintendo Super Famicom. Character art by Yasuhiro Moriki.
Detailed illustration of a highly complex, white, blue, and red mecha from an unknown franchise, entangled in a mess of colorful electrical cables and wires. The mecha has multiple wings, complex armor plating, and glowing red details. It is positioned dramatically against a dark, purple-red background with flashes of lightning or energy. The style is reminiscent of late 1990s/early 2000s anime mecha art. Dramatic illustration from a Japanese Super Famicom advertisement for the game XARDION (Super Combined God Xardion). The image features a large, highly detailed mecha in silver, blue, and red armor, standing dynamically against a dark blue background. The mecha has multiple sharp angles and a powerful stance, reminiscent of 1990s Super Robot designs. The main title XARDION is displayed in large, stylized silver letters. Smaller Japanese text provides production credits and the expected December 1991 release date.
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Suzuka Hachitai 2050 (1984). Fictional art for Suzuka 8 Hours World Endurance Championship by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.
Dynamic, futuristic illustration for the SUZUKA 8 Hours World Endurance Championship Race, set in the year 2050. The artwork features a highly stylized race scene with two futuristic racing motorcycles (bikes with sidecars) dominating the center. One bike is white and blue, the other yellow and orange, both with sponsor logos. In the foreground, several highly stylized female figures in tight, futuristic race suits pose; the central figure has short white hair, cybernetic facial features, and a mostly white suit with red accents. The background includes a checkered flag pattern and race track components, rendered in a bold, anime-influenced style.
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Ex-Ranza (1993) by NEX and Sega. Art by Yuji Kaida.
Japanese Mega Drive box art for the game EX-RANZA (known as Ranger-X in the West). The illustration features a large, detailed, blue and gray transforming mecha standing dynamically against a cloudy blue sky. The mecha is holding a large rifle and has multiple wings and angular armor plating. Another smaller, darker flying craft is visible in the background, along with a landing platform. The title EX-RANZA is prominently displayed in large yellow and red letters at the top. The overall style is classic 1990s Japanese mecha illustration.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM