Name: UNFINISHED - The Animation Works of Yasuomi Umetsu
SKU: 9784768318225
Availability: InStock

A collection of animation works by the exceptional animator and director Yasuomi Umetsu, featuring a carefully selected compilation of key drawings, storyboards, and licensed illustrations.

In addition to materials from opening and ending animations for titles such as “And Yet the Town Moves”, “Bungo Stray Dogs”, and “Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru”, this volume includes illustrations from his directorial works “Galilei Donna” and “Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil”, character designs for “DYNAMIC CHORD”, and original character concepts for “Kokkoku”.

It also features iconic illustrations from his renowned works “A KITE” and “MEZZO FORTE”, along with possible new art from his latest directorial film “Virgin Punk”, releasing on June 27!

The book includes interviews and commentary that delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was brought to life.

Category：Japanese Animation Book, Japanese Illustration Book

Tag：character illustration, storyboard, Touken Ranbu

Pages：: 224
ISBN：: 9784768318225
Release Date:: August, 2025
Language:: Japanese
Publisher:: Genkosha

Author profile

Yasuomi Umetsu

Animation director, character designer, animator. Born December 19, from Fukushima Prefecture. A talented animator who has been active at the forefront of animation since the early 80’s. The OVA “A Kite” produced in 1998 gained a lot of support not only in Japan but also in Hollywood.