Name: [Normal edition] MAHIRO MAEDA THATS ART BOOK 1963-2024
SKU: 9784334103620
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This is the long-awaited first art collection of Mahiro Maeda, known for his work on the ‘Rebuild of Evangelion’ series, featuring over 100 pieces, including previously unreleased works, and covering approximately 30 projects to comprehensively document and record his career.

Maeda’s diverse body of work spans beyond animation, including ‘Gunbuster,’ the Heisei Gamera Trilogy, ‘Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo,’ the ‘Evangelion’ series, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ and ‘Shin Godzilla,’ among others. His contributions include design, art direction, and costume work for both animated and live-action productions, with his influence extending domestically and internationally.

This book gathers as much material as possible, from initial concept sketches created during the planning stages to intermediate works produced during refinement and even large-format illustrations. It also sheds light on the individuality of Mahiro Maeda as both an artist and a person, drawing connections between historical context, anime history, and the words of those who lived through this era alongside him. This unparalleled collection reflects on Maeda and the vast array of works he has contributed to.

Category：Japanese Animation Book

Tag：Evangelion, Godzilla

Pages：: 240
ISBN：: 9784334103620
Release Date:: February, 2025
Language:: Japanese
Publisher:: kobunsha

Author profile

Mahiro Maeda

Born in 1963. Animation director, animator, designer, and manga artist. Currently a member of Studio Khara’s animation department.

While studying at Tokyo Zokei University, participated as an animator in works such as The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, DAICON IV Opening Animation, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Around 1985, officially joined Gainax, contributing to key animation, settings, and direction for works such as Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise, Gunbuster, and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Made his debut as an animation director with the music video for Tomoyasu Hotei’s “DANCING WITH THE MOONLIGHT.” In 1992, participated in the founding of Studio Gonzo, where he worked on projects such as the world’s first fully digital OVA, Blue Submarine No. 6, and Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo.

Joined Studio Khara in 2012. That same year, worked on Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo as a director, script collaborator, storyboard artist, image board creator, and designer. In 2015, contributed concept art and design for Mad Max: Fury Road. In 2021, served as director, concept art director, storyboard artist, art designer, and key animator for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.

For the anime Kaiju No. 8, which premiered in 2024, was responsible for kaiju design and detail work. Most recently, for the theatrical preview version of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, set to release in January 2025, handled design work, storyboarding, and detail work, continuing to pursue his creative endeavors with great vigor.