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Ex-Ranza (1993) by NEX and Sega. Art by Yuji Kaida.
Japanese Mega Drive box art for the game EX-RANZA (known as Ranger-X in the West). The illustration features a large, detailed, blue and gray transforming mecha standing dynamically against a cloudy blue sky. The mecha is holding a large rifle and has multiple wings and angular armor plating. Another smaller, darker flying craft is visible in the background, along with a landing platform. The title EX-RANZA is prominently displayed in large yellow and red letters at the top. The overall style is classic 1990s Japanese mecha illustration.
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Ikaruga (2001) by Treasure. Key art by Yasushi Suzuki.

Company resources were allocated to Sin and Punishment, so director Hiroshi Iuchi worked on a prototype at home in his spare time, with help from programmer Atsutomo Nakagawa.
Highly detailed, dark-toned illustration for a game or publication, likely Ikaruga, featuring a woman in the foreground and a demonic or distressed figure in the background. The woman, with a pale face and dark hair, looks up and slightly to the side, wearing what appears to be a textured, dark outfit. Behind her, a menacing, skeletal figure with wild, spiked hair and a scythe-like object is engulfed in red and brown flames or shadows. Large Japanese text characters are vertically placed on the right side of the image, while vertical lines of smaller Japanese text run down the center.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Sherry and Madison from Battle Mania (1991). Fan art by Bibi.
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Vibrant, modern fan art illustration of the two main characters from the Mega Drive game Battle Mania (Trouble Shooter). The character on the left has long blue hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top and a short purple skirt. The character on the right has long blonde hair, wearing a yellow tank top, short denim cut-offs, white knee socks, and red sneakers, holding a rifle across her lap. Both characters are posed sitting back-to-back with determined expressions against a background featuring large Japanese characters in red and yellow.
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Intron Depot 8: Bomb Bay (2018). Dominion Tank Police. Art by Masamune Shirow.
Dynamic comic book illustration featuring the Puma Sisters, two characters from the Dominion Tank Police franchise. The main figure is prominently displayed in a sleek, business-like outfit with a white button-down shirt, vest, and black pants, contrasted by her large blonde hair and cat-like features. Various overlapping figures of the sisters are shown in more revealing, red combat attire with gold accents and police gear nearby.
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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RayForce (1994) by Taito. Pre-release new year's card and pilot concept art. Depending on the region, the game is also known as Galactic Attack, Gunlock and Layer Section.
Anime illustration for Taito's 1994 game RayForce. The image features a young girl with long brown hair, possibly an operator or pilot, looking down thoughtfully while resting her head on her hand. Above her, two large, complex, red and white spacecraft or heavy weapons are prominently featured, angled diagonally. The title RAYFORCE is rendered in large, stylized green and red text, accompanied by the promotional phrase: "Taito 1994 we are giving this game to you, for all of game freaks." The overall style is reminiscent of early 1990s Japanese animation. Black and white sketches on an open book page showing concept art for pilot suits and character designs, likely for the game RayStorm (as indicated by Japanese text). The top section features several full-body sketches of male and female characters in sleek, detailed pilot suits. The lower sections show line drawings of female characters in more casual or stylized poses, including one figure with short dark hair in an anime style. Japanese text annotates the designs, referencing "RayStorm" and mentioning connections to "RayForce."
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989). Art by Yutaka Izubuchi.
Highly detailed illustration for Patlabor: The Mobile Police, featuring the white and gray Ingram mecha (Patlabor Unit 1) standing among a large pile of destroyed mecha and debris in a dense urban setting. The Patlabor is prominently positioned, surrounded by rubble and wrecked machines. Several small human figures in construction or repair gear are visible, climbing or interacting with the massive machine and the wreckage, contrasting the scale of the robot against the people and the city skyline in the background. The text "PATLABOR THE MOBILE POLICE" is at the top.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Xardion (1991) for Nintendo Super Famicom. Character art by Yasuhiro Moriki.
Detailed illustration of a highly complex, white, blue, and red mecha from an unknown franchise, entangled in a mess of colorful electrical cables and wires. The mecha has multiple wings, complex armor plating, and glowing red details. It is positioned dramatically against a dark, purple-red background with flashes of lightning or energy. The style is reminiscent of late 1990s/early 2000s anime mecha art. Dramatic illustration from a Japanese Super Famicom advertisement for the game XARDION (Super Combined God Xardion). The image features a large, highly detailed mecha in silver, blue, and red armor, standing dynamically against a dark blue background. The mecha has multiple sharp angles and a powerful stance, reminiscent of 1990s Super Robot designs. The main title XARDION is displayed in large, stylized silver letters. Smaller Japanese text provides production credits and the expected December 1991 release date.
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Suzuka Hachitai 2050 (1984). Fictional art for Suzuka 8 Hours World Endurance Championship by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto.
Dynamic, futuristic illustration for the SUZUKA 8 Hours World Endurance Championship Race, set in the year 2050. The artwork features a highly stylized race scene with two futuristic racing motorcycles (bikes with sidecars) dominating the center. One bike is white and blue, the other yellow and orange, both with sponsor logos. In the foreground, several highly stylized female figures in tight, futuristic race suits pose; the central figure has short white hair, cybernetic facial features, and a mostly white suit with red accents. The background includes a checkered flag pattern and race track components, rendered in a bold, anime-influenced style.
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Ex-Ranza (1993) by NEX and Sega. Art by Yuji Kaida.
Japanese Mega Drive box art for the game EX-RANZA (known as Ranger-X in the West). The illustration features a large, detailed, blue and gray transforming mecha standing dynamically against a cloudy blue sky. The mecha is holding a large rifle and has multiple wings and angular armor plating. Another smaller, darker flying craft is visible in the background, along with a landing platform. The title EX-RANZA is prominently displayed in large yellow and red letters at the top. The overall style is classic 1990s Japanese mecha illustration.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Dragon's Crown Pro (2018) by Vanillaware. Key art by George Kamitani and anniversary event by Yukiko Hirai.
Detailed, painted fantasy illustration of the main characters from Dragon's Crown. The composition features a female Sorceress with long red hair and a skimpy black corset dress, and a powerfully built female Amazon with blonde hair and minimal armor, both prominently placed. They are surrounded by the subtle outlines of the male Fighter, the bearded Dwarf, and the tall, armored Knight. In the center foreground, the small, hooded female Elf kneels, holding a red apple. The characters are framed by pink and white flowers and foliage, giving the artwork a soft, watercolor-like aesthetic. Highly detailed illustration celebrating the Vanillaware 20th Anniversary, featuring various characters from the company's games, including Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere, rendered in a soft, painted style. Characters are arranged in a circular composition framed by ornate gold scrollwork. Featured characters include the Amazon, Sorceress, Elf, and other fantasy figures, mixed with characters in modern school uniforms and casual wear, all interacting with small fairies, animals, and fantasy creatures. The central text reads VANILLAWARE 20th Anniversary.
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Vanguard (1981) by SNK. Atari 2600 cover art by Ralph McQuarrie, who created the Star Wars concepts for the Millennium Falcon, the Death Star and Darth Vader.
Retro arcade flyer for the 1981 SNK game Vanguard, published in North America by Centuri. The flyer is set in outer space with large, colorful text. The main image features the player's ship, a small, white spacecraft, flying toward a giant, alien, dragon-like creature with purple scales and glowing red eyes. The text highlights the game's features, such as being Centuri's first talking game, having energy power-ups, and four-way shooting controls. The overall aesthetic is 1980s sci-fi fantasy.
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Xenoblade Chronicles X (2015) by Monolith and Nintendo. Concept art by Takashi Kojo.
Dynamic key art illustration for Xenoblade Chronicles X. A group of heavily armored characters fight on a rocky battlefield under a massive, dark mechanical structure that frames the background. In the foreground, a male character in blue and black armor raises a glowing sword of energy toward the sky. Opposite him, a female character in red and black armor engages in combat. Dominating the background are two colossal enemies: a giant, dark-colored mech (Skell) and a massive, organic creature with red and blue striped tentacles. The overall scene is a detailed, intense sci-fi fantasy battle.
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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DoDonPachi DaiOuJou: Black Label Extra (2002) by CAVE. Art by Junya Inoue. Full-featured revision for Xbox 360.
Poster for the Xbox 360 arcade shooter DoDonPachi DaiOuJou Black Label EXTRA. The central image features two young, blonde, anime-style girls in the foreground, lying amidst rubble, broken wires, and debris. The girl in the front wears a brown, Victorian dress and bonnet; she leans against an android-like figure resting on her lap, featuring robot armor and a damaged face. The background is dominated by a dark, ruined modern city, with a large fighter jet flying vertically out of the frame. The Japanese title (怒首領蜂 大往生) and the English subtitle 'Black Label EXTRA' are at the top. Japanese text reads: '伝説の弾幕を体感せよ' (Experience the legendary Bullet Hell). The poster also displays the release date, price (7,140 yen), and a link to the publisher.
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Appleseed (1988). Art by Masamune Shirow.
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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DoDonPachi DaiOuJou (2002) by CAVE. Art by Junya Inoue.
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982). Tribute poster art by Shan Jiang.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Fantasy Zone (1986) by Sega. Offical Japanese promotional art.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Hard Corps: Uprising (2011) by Arc System Works. Art by Daisuke Ishiwatari. The number 5-7-3 is recurring in this game. In the Japanese wordplay system "goroawase" it can be read as KO-NA-MI.
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Mars Matrix (2000) by Takumi and Capcom. Official arcade poster art.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Phantasien (1995). Art by Nobuteru Yūki.
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Border Down (2003) by G.Rev and Sega. Character art by Tsukasa Kado.
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Phantasy Star (1987) by Sega. Art by Hitoshi Yoneda.
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Gynoug (1991) by NCS and Sega. Art by Satoshi Nakai.
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991). Art for Nintendo Player's Guide by Katsuya Terada.
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Knightmare (1986) by Konami. Art by Chiaki Tanigaki.
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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