Udon Entertainment, a publisher of English localized design compendiums, art books and so forth have recently took to their company blog and unveiled their May 2013 release slate – with quite a few interesting titles in the works which will hopefully appeal to both video game and anime fans alike.
These titles are:
Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection
Price: $39.99
Size: 8.25″ wide X 11.75″ long
Cover: Softcover
Page Count: 176 / Colour
In seven days, Tokyo will fall. Demons have invaded the city, and unless a group of teenagers does something about it, fear and chaos will reign.Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection is the ultimate companion to the hit role playing game, and includes character designs, promotional artwork, storyboards, a detailed demon guide, and creator interviews.
Disgaea 3: School of Devils Volume 1
Artist: Shin Sasaki
Price: $13.95
Size: 5.75″ wide X 8.25″ long
Cover: Softcover
Page Count: 160 / Black and White
In the Netherworld school known as the Evil Academy, students learn to be proper demons! Truancy, poor hygiene, and unfinished homework are what’s needed to make the honor role at this evil alma mater. But there is one diminutive demon not content with being the most sinful kid in school… The mischievous Mao has his sights set on superseding his own father, and becoming the new overlord of the Netherworld!
Haruhi-ism: Noizi Ito Artworks
Artist: Noizi Ito
Price: $39.99
Size: 8.25″ wide X 11.75″ long
Cover: Softcover
Page Count: 120 / Colour
Haruhi Suzumiya is an energetic Japanese girl who craves excitement and adventure! The members of the SOS Brigade try their best to keep Haruhi happy, because if they don’t — she could accidentally destroy the universe! Seriously!
Haruhi-ism collects the spectacular artwork of Noizi Ito, the artist behind the original Haruhi Suzumiya novel series. Included are book and DVD covers, magazine pin-ups, rare promo images, and more!
Hatsune Miku Graphics: Character Collection CV01 – Hatsune Miku Edition
Price: $29.99
Size: 8.25″ wide X 11.75″ long
Cover: Softcover
Page Count: 96 / Colour
Superstar Japanese idol Hatsune Miku stars in her own character artwork showcase! CV01 collects more than 40 artists’ spectacular takes on the Vocaloid diva. Over 150 illustrations feature themes from high-fashion to everyday activities, pin-up style pieces to musical performance, and more!
That’s great news! I’ve been waiting forever for Noizi Ito’s artbooks to be released!
I hope anything related to Kantoku is on the way ^_^