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Guilty Gear Isuka Complete Guide (2004) key illustration of A.B.A. by Daisuke Ishiwatari.
Guilty Gear Isuka Complete Guide (2004) cover: A detailed watercolor-style illustration depicts a weary, bandaged young woman with short light brown hair and a green oni mask on her head, sitting exhausted on the floor inside a grand gothic-style interior with high bookshelves, ornate wooden architecture, green banners hanging from above, and warm lighting filtering through tall windows. She wears torn white wrappings and straps across her body, holding a small object near her mouth while looking downward with a tired expression. The scene has a moody, dimly lit atmosphere with rich earthy tones and intricate architectural details.
February 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Animum Saxis TRPG: Seireki 0440 Shinma Tousou (2002) tabletop RPG rulebook illustration by Natsuki Sumeragi.
Animum Saxis TRPG: Seireki 0440 Shinma Tousou (2002): Detailed fantasy illustration depicting a group of adventurers in a dramatic outdoor scene against a warm golden-brown rocky landscape and distant castle ruins under a hazy sky. A central white-haired female character with large expressive eyes and flowing braided hair in a white hooded cloak reaches out with an open hand, her face partially shadowed. Flanking her are a resolute blonde male warrior in green and orange armor holding a sword, a fierce red-haired young man in white and orange attire gripping a weapon, and a stern older gray-haired man in red and black robes with a long coat and sword, all posed dynamically as if advancing toward an ominous dark mechanical or demonic structure with jagged wings and glowing elements in the background.
February 19, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Lennus: Kodai Kikai Kioku (1992) for Nintendo Super Famicom. Western title Paladin's Quest. Illustrated by Hiroyuki Katou and Keisuke Gotou.
Lennus: Kodai Kikai Kioku / Paladin's Quest (1992): Japanese promotional poster for the 1992 Super Famicom game Lennus (known as Paladin's Quest in North America), featuring an ethereal fantasy illustration with a group of characters surrounding a glowing crystalline structure resembling an ancient mechanical tower or palace floating in a bright blue sky filled with sparkling stars and colorful energy bursts. Central elements include a white-haired boy in ornate armor reaching upward with a sword, a blonde elven-like girl with pointed ears, a bearded warrior, and other figures in flowing robes and headpieces, all connected by radiant light trails and floating shards. The title "LENNUS" appears in bold fiery red-orange lettering with Japanese subtitle "レナス 古代機械の記憶" integrated, alongside Asmik and SFC logos, copyright notice from 1992, and cartridge format indication.
February 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Dragon Fly Vol.1 (2008) written and illustrated by Maeshima Shigeki.
Dragon Fly Vol.1 (2008): Japanese manga volume 1 cover illustration featuring a female character with long straight black hair and bangs, wearing yellow-tinted sunglasses and a green military-style jacket draped over her shoulders. She stands in a confident pose, holding a large customized silver handgun. Her outfit includes metallic accessories and a white rose pinned at her chest, set against a dark, textured urban background with graffiti-like scratches and shadows. Bold yellow title text "DRAGON FLY" appears vertically on the right with volume "01" below, accompanied by Japanese author credits "前嶋重機" and subtitle in stylized lettering.
February 18, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Mr. Heli no Daibōken (1987) by Irem for arcade and nearly every console and home computer of the time. Western titles are Battle Chopper and Mr. Heli. Official promotional arcade flyer.
Mr. Heli no Daibōken / Battle Chopper / Mr. Heli (1987): Japanese promotional poster for the 1987 arcade game Mr. Heli, featuring a sleek golden and purple futuristic helicopter with a large transparent dome cockpit soaring dynamically through a vibrant blue and orange cosmic sky. The helicopter has spinning rotors, mechanical legs, exhaust flames, and a determined expression on its front, positioned above a lush green alien planet with crystalline structures, glowing plants, and a towering rocky formation. Inset screenshots show gameplay scenes with pixelated action, explosions, and enemies. Bold multicolored title text "Mr. HELI の大冒険" appears at the bottom with English "Mr. HELI" integrated, accompanied by Japanese promotional text describing a cosmic patrol mission against the evil "MUDDY" forces, Irem copyright notice from 1987, and an English summary at the bottom about saving a planet from destruction in the year 2XXX.
February 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Tenchi Muyo! (1992–1994) key promotional illustration of Mihoshi Kuramitsu and Kiyone Makibi in Galaxy Police uniform by Masaki Kajishima.
Tenchi Muyo! (1992–1994): Vibrant promotional illustration featuring two confident female characters posing dynamically in front of a glowing neon sign reading "GALAXY POLICE" in bright blue and pink against a dark starry background. The blonde woman with tanned skin and short spiky hair wears a cropped blue and white top, blue shorts, black belt, and tall blue boots with yellow accents, standing with hands on hips and a playful expression. Beside her, the dark-haired woman with long blue hair and fair skin wears a matching cropped blue top, blue shorts, black belt, and tall blue boots, striking a relaxed pose with arms raised behind her head and a calm smile.
February 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Down Load (1990) by AlfaSystem and NEC Avenue for PC Engine. Character and cover design by Masaomi Kanzaki.
Down Load (1990): Japanese promotional artwork for the 1990 PC Engine game Down Load, featuring a close-up portrait of a determined young man with spiky multicolored hair (yellow, red, and black) and intense green eyes, wearing a futuristic headset and cybernetic enhancements on his face and neck. He smirks confidently while mechanical cables, circuits, and robotic arm components extend around him against a vibrant grid-patterned background in blue, green, yellow, and red tones. A faint female face with long white hair appears in the lower left, partially overlaid by digital effects. Bold gradient title text "DOWN LOAD" in metallic letters dominates the center, with Japanese katakana "ダウンロード" above, copyright notice from 1990 NEC Avenue, and developer logos at the bottom.
February 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Ghost in the Shell (1995) original Japanese movie poster illustrated by Hiroyuki Okiura and designed by Teruhisa Tajima, based on character art by Masamune Shirow.
Ghost in the Shell (1995): Japanese theatrical poster for the 1995 anime film Ghost in the Shell, featuring a female cyborg with short dark hair in a crouched pose, her pale skin exposed and connected by numerous thick blue and black cables wrapping around her body and extending outward like a web. Mechanical augmentations, wires, and glowing components cover her back and limbs as she gazes upward with an intense expression against a dark purple and orange gradient background with faint circuit-like lines. Bold metallic title text "GHOST IN THE SHELL" appears in English at the bottom with Japanese "攻殻機動隊" above, accompanied by promotional taglines in Japanese and English questioning identity and robotic bodies, plus production credits and copyright notice from 1995.
February 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Parodius: The Octopus Saves The Earth (1988) by Konami for MSX. Key promotional illustration by Konami design team.
Parodius: The Octopus Saves The Earth (1988): Whimsical and colorful promotional illustration for the 1988 arcade game Parodius, depicting a chaotic and humorous nighttime scene under a starry sky. A large red octopus with a headband labeled "日本人" (Japanese person) and angry expression stands triumphantly on a platform, holding a sake bottle while surrounded by floating Japanese flags. A small armored samurai knight with a fierce grin rides atop the octopus, brandishing a sword. Nearby, a sleepy traditional Japanese figure in green robes lies on the ground snoring, a paper airplane soars above, and a cheerful blue penguin in a scarf watches with an open beak. The entire lower area is filled with a crowd of cute, round blue penguin-like creatures with varied expressions, set against a dramatic swirling purple and orange cosmic background with distant city lights.
February 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Dominion Tank Police (1988–1989) key illustration of the Puma Twins by Masamune Shirow.
Dominion Tank Police (1988–1989): Detailed anime-style illustration by Masamune Shirow depicting two cat-eared female characters lounging playfully inside a cluttered, dimly lit industrial room or abandoned warehouse with rusted metal walls, pipes, and scattered debris. The blonde character with wild spiky hair and cat ears lies on her side in a revealing purple and black bodysuit, holding a large spiked mace and grinning widely while a small gray rat perches on her arm. Beside her, another blonde with similar cat ears rests her head on her arm in a purple dress-like outfit, looking relaxed. Trash bags, labeled crates, a portable radio, bottles, and junk surround them under warm orange-brown lighting with visible brush strokes and shadows.
February 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Ninja Ryūkenden (1988) by Tecmo for Nintendo Famicom. Key promotional illustration by Masato Kato. Western titles are Ninja Gaiden and Shadow Warriors.
Ninja Ryūkenden / Ninja Gaiden / Shadow Warriors (1988): Dramatic cover artwork for the 1988 NES game Ninja Gaiden (known as Ninja Ryūkenden in Japan), depicting a muscular ninja in a blue outfit and dark hooded mask leaping dynamically through the air above a burning modern cityscape at night. He grips two crossed katana swords with glowing blades, poised in an intense attack stance, while flames and explosions engulf towering skyscrapers including a prominent Empire State Building-like structure below him. A swirling vortex of purple and orange smoke surrounds the scene under a stormy sky.
February 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Nishaku #2: Futari no Deban (2004) Monthly GameWalker illustration by Shunya Yamashita. Featured in WILD FLOWER: Shunya Yamashita Works II.
Nishaku #2: Futari no Deban (2004): Dramatic fantasy illustration depicting a tall dark-haired male warrior in ornate black and purple mechanical armor with intricate metallic patterns and a long flowing cape, standing back-to-back with a fierce red-haired female fighter in revealing dark purple and black armor featuring elaborate gear-like pauldrons, thigh-high boots, and mechanical arm enhancements. Both wield massive futuristic guns pointed outward in dynamic combat poses atop a ruined stone platform. A majestic floating castle looms in the misty purple twilight sky under a full moon, surrounded by swirling clouds and faint glowing lights.
February 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Genso Suikoden V (2006) by Hudson & Konami. Key promotional illustration by Kaori Fujita.
Genso Suikoden V (2006): Epic promotional artwork for the 2006 RPG Suikoden V, depicting a group of determined heroes charging forward through a dramatic battlefield with burning wooden structures, billowing smoke, and a fiery orange-red twilight sky. Leading the charge is a young white-haired prince in ornate blue and gold armor with a large red scarf, wielding a sword and looking resolute. Flanking him are a masked dark-haired warrior in black and purple attire, a fierce blonde woman in red and gold with a flowing scarf, and a short black-haired girl in black and red armor holding a chained blade, all posed dynamically amid flying embers and tattered flags.
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Golden Boy (1992) promotional illustration by Toshihiro Kawamoto.
Golden Boy (1992): Japanese promotional poster for the anime Golden Boy featuring a central dynamic illustration of the protagonist Kintaro Oe, a young man with short black hair wearing a green jacket, blue jeans, white cap, and backpack, riding a bicycle with an intense excited expression while leaning forward. Surrounding him in a vibrant collage are numerous attractive female characters in various outfits: a tall brunette in a pink suit, a blonde in a green dress, a woman with long black hair in a red jacket, a short-haired girl in blue, an orange-haired woman, and others posing confidently or playfully, set against a background of laboratory jars filled with colorful liquids. Bold orange-to-yellow gradient title text "GOLDEN BOY" dominates the top.
February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Dragon Force II: Kamisarishi Daichi ni (1998) for Sega Saturn. Japanese cover illustration art by Nobuteru Yuki.
Dragon Force II: Kamisarishi Daichi ni (1998): Japanese promotional poster for the 1998 Sega Saturn game Dragon Force II, featuring a dramatic ensemble of fantasy warriors and characters in dynamic poses against a dark stormy sky with glowing orange highlights. A massive ornate golden sword dominates the center, held aloft by a fierce blonde female warrior in blue armor, surrounded by allies including an elven archer with white hair, a muscular blue-painted barbarian with spiky blonde hair, a young prince in ornate armor, a female mage in blue robes pointing dramatically from atop a large mechanical cannon, a hooded figure, and various armored knights and monstrous beings. Bold metallic title text "DRAGON FORCE II" appears in the lower center with Japanese subtitle "神去りし大地に" on a red banner, accompanied by the Sega logo, all-ages rating icon, and small cautionary text at the bottom.
February 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Gleipnir (2015-2023) written and illustrated by TAKEDA Sun.
Gleipnir (2015-2023): Japanese manga volume 1 cover illustration featuring a young blonde girl with long hair, barefoot, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts, perched playfully on the back of a large anthropomorphic creature resembling a gray furry wolf-like beast with a stitched appearance, bushy tail, and massive red fleshy cape-like structure with white polka dots unfolding behind it like wings. The creature has a skull-like head with a single large eye, open mouth, and sharp teeth, while the girl holds a revolver in one hand and smiles mischievously. Bold vertical Japanese title text "グレイプニル" dominates the left side, with "Vol.01" and author "武田すん" credits at the top, set against a pale green background with a subtle compass-like emblem.
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Gale Racer (1994) by Sega for Saturn. Console port of arcade game Rad Racer from 1991. Package Layout and Design by Ginji Sabano, Shin Kato, Makiko Ozawa, and Sozi Kano.
Gale Racer (1994): Japanese promotional poster for the 1994 Sega racing game Gale Racer, featuring a sleek futuristic blue sports car with a low aerodynamic body, large rear spoiler, prominent exhaust pipes, exposed wheels, and glowing headlights positioned centrally against a dark gradient background. The car has a glossy metallic finish with chrome accents, red and yellow details on the front grille, and a compact open-cockpit design. Bold metallic title text "GALE RACER" in gold-to-blue gradient dominates the top, with Japanese katakana "ゲイルレーサー" below, Sega logo at the bottom right, and promotional English text emphasizing high-speed rivalry and danger, accompanied by an all-ages rating icon.
February 14, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Twin Heat: Rampage! Insect City Gozam (1998) written by Kenichi Okamoto and illustrated by Masahisa Suzuki.
Twin Heat: Rampage! Insect City Gozam (1998): Dynamic action illustration featuring two fierce female warriors riding atop a gigantic black spider-like monster with long segmented legs, sharp mandibles, and glowing red eyes in a chaotic battlefield strewn with debris and rocks. The primary figure is a muscular woman with spiky red hair, wearing a revealing black and green outfit with cape-like sleeves, large earrings, and arm bands, swinging a massive spiked mace overhead with a roaring expression. Below her sits a determined brunette in a yellow and black ensemble with armored gloves and boots, wielding a long spear or pole weapon while gripping the creature's leg. The background shows a hazy orange sky with flying shards and dramatic motion lines emphasizing the intense combat against the insect beast.
February 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Elevator Action -Returns- (1994) by Taito. Promotional flyer design by Kouji Terada.
Elevator Action Returns (1994): Japanese promotional poster for the 1994 arcade game Elevator Action Returns by Taito, featuring a dramatic sci-fi action scene inside a tall futuristic building shaft with blue-lit corridors, escalators, and industrial pipes. In the foreground, three armed operatives pose dynamically: a blonde woman in a red top and jeans firing dual pistols, a blonde man in a brown jacket with sunglasses holding a handgun, and a massive muscular cyborg soldier in heavy armor wielding a large weapon. Deep blue shadows and glowing lights. Bold metallic title text "ELEVATOR ACTION RETURNS" dominates the center in green-to-blue gradient, with Japanese katakana title vertically on the right, Taito and F3 logos at the top, and English promotional text at the bottom describing a special task force stopping a terrorist nuclear plot.
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Dominion Tank Police (1988–1989) key illustration for OVA Volume 2 by Masamune Shirow.
Dominion Tank Police - OVA Volume 2 (1988–1989): Dynamic action illustration by Masamune Shirow for Dominion Tank Police OVA Volume 2, depicting a chaotic high-speed pursuit scene inside a futuristic police tank cockpit. Central is a determined young female officer with short brown hair and a star on her forehead, wearing a blue uniform and gripping controls with an intense grin. Surrounding her are colorful squad members in exaggerated poses: a blonde woman in red with a large gun, a muscular dark-skinned man in red armor laughing wildly, a long-haired figure, and others crammed together amid floating bubbles, weapons, and equipment. The massive armored tank labeled "POLICE S.W.A.T. TANK" barrels forward through clouds and smoke, with dramatic motion lines, explosions, and a blue-and-red striped surfboard-like object streaking across the scene.
February 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Wachenröder (1998) for Sega Saturn. Character design, concept art and promotional key art by Range Murata and Yoshitoshi ABe.
Wachenröder (1998): German promotional artwork for the 1998 Sega Saturn game Wachenröder, featuring a dense close-up collage of diverse human faces in profile and three-quarter view, all wearing heavy industrial headsets, goggles, helmets, or gas masks with metallic straps and buckles. The central figure is a young woman with short dark hair and intense eyes partially obscured by her headset, surrounded by other characters including a blonde man, a stern-faced adult, a childlike girl with closed eyes, and various rugged figures against a muted bronze and shadowy background. Prominent stylized title text "WACHENRÖDER" appears at the bottom in bold orange-framed lettering with "WW" logo accents, accompanied by atmospheric German tagline text describing towering steel structures, smoke, dystopian society, and light-phobic birds in darkness.
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Maraya (1998) key illustration by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
Maraya (1998): Dramatic Japanese promotional illustration featuring a fierce female warrior with wild black hair tied back by a jeweled headband, intense expression, and one eye shadowed. She stands in a defiant pose wearing a revealing black leather-like bodysuit with crisscross straps, arm guards, and thigh-high boots, gripping a large curved sword in one hand and a futuristic handgun in the other. Surrounding her are massive mechanical chains, dripping pipes, industrial machinery, and jagged metallic structures in a dark orange and brown dystopian environment with dripping fluids and ominous shadows. Vertical Japanese text overlays the scene describing themes of taboo, betrayal, exile, and forbidden rebellion in a fortress called "Darul Hart" or similar.
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Super Tempo (1998) for Sega Saturn. Visual design by Red Company and Aspect.
Super Tempo (1998): Colorful and energetic promotional illustration for the 1998 Sega Saturn rhythm action game Super Tempo, showcasing a chaotic crowd of whimsical cartoon characters in dynamic poses against a white background with musical notes and colorful bursts. Central figures include a green spiky-haired boy in orange wielding a sword, an orange-haired cat-eared girl in pink striking a pose, a large green monster, a blue robotic creature, a pink blob-like character, a unicorn-like being, a boxer with red gloves, and various small cute monsters, all surrounded by floating orbs, stars, instruments, and playful creatures. Bold multicolored title text "SUPER TEMPO" appears at the bottom in large playful letters with musical staff lines and notes integrated into the design.
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja (1988) by Data East.
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Bugbuster: Image Sound Track (1988) illustration by Yukito Kishiro, two years before Battle Angel Alita.
Bugbuster: Image Sound Track (1988): Japanese cover artwork for the 1988 Bugbuster image soundtrack album, featuring a fierce female warrior with voluminous blonde hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a revealing brown leather outfit with straps, gloves, and arm guards. She wields a large sword raised overhead in a dynamic combat pose, surrounded by floating rocky debris and shattered stone fragments against a fiery orange and blue gradient background. Vertical Japanese title text "バグバスター" appears on the left spine in metallic lettering, with additional album details including catalog number 88KC0723 and "IMAGE SOUND TRACK" at the top.
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM