UDON Entertainment has recently published four new titles, offering a diverse selection of gaming art books and a full-colour manga collection. These releases arrive amid a recent distributor transition for UDON, and are now being distributed through Simon & Schuster, with additional availability via Lunar Distribution and Universal Distribution. Readers are advised that some retailers may not yet have these books in stock and such stores may need to reorder through the new distributor if copies are unavailable.
The new releases include:
LOVE – Arco Wada Fate Art Works
This hardcover collection spotlights the artistry of Arco Wada, known for work on the Fate/EXTRA and Fate/EXTELLA games. The book features a curated selection of game box artwork, character designs, rare promotional pieces, and commentary from the illustrator. It is positioned as a comprehensive addition for fans of the Fate series.
This 308-page full-colour hardcover artbook is available at an RRP of $59.99 USD or local equivalent.
Atelier Ryza 3: Official Visual Collection
Focusing on the latest instalment in the Atelier Ryza trilogy, this softcover volume presents key illustrations, concept art, storyboards, and design work for weapons and monsters. It also includes exclusive interviews with the game’s developers, offering further insight into the creative process behind the game.
This 192-page full-colour softcover artbook is available at an RRP of $49.99 USD or local equivalent.
Rival Schools: Official Complete Works
This hardcover edition compiles artwork from all three Rival Schools titles developed by Capcom. Included are character profiles, development sketches, and unused concept art, alongside a historical overview of the series. For collectors, a Deluxe Edition is also available, which includes additional items such as a bonus book, trading card, and poster, exclusive to UDON’s online store.
This 192-page full-colour hardcover artbook is available at an RRP of $49.99 USD or local equivalent.
Veil Volume 1 by Kotteri
Veil presents a full-colour manga by Kotteri, telling the story of a police officer and a runaway heiress who meet by chance and develop a unique relationship. The series is noted for its blend of sharp dialogue and expressive artwork. Due to high demand, the first print runs of Veil volumes one and two have sold out at the distributor level, with a second printing scheduled to arrive in August. Readers are encouraged to place backorders with local retailers if copies are not currently available.
This 128-page full-colour manga is available at an RRP of $15.99 USD or local equivalent.
