Kazuo Oga Art Collection II (Ghibli THE ART Series)

Product Description

A must-have for Studio Ghibli movie fans, this long-awaited second collection of artworks by Kazuo Oga, the renowned animation art director behind Studio Ghibli’s masterpieces, is now available. This book showcases a wide array of Oga’s works from iconic films such as “Princess Mononoke,” “Heisei Raccoon War Ponpoko,” “Mimi wo Sumeba,” “Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and more. It also features a special conversation with Naoya Tanaka, another prominent art director at Studio Ghibli, and delves into the making of the book’s cover illustration. Offering an in-depth look at the techniques and expressions used in animation background art, this book is a treasure trove of insights and a valuable resource for the next generation of artists.

Product Specification

– Title: The Artworks of Kazuo Oga- Focus: Animation background art and techniques- Featured Films: “Princess Mononoke,” “Heisei Raccoon War Ponpoko,” “Mimi wo Sumeba,” “Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and others- Special Features: Conversation with Naoya Tanaka, making of the book’s cover illustration- Audience: Studio Ghibli fans, art students, animation professionals

About the Author

Kazuo Oga, born in Akita Prefecture in 1952, is a celebrated animation art director known for his work with Studio Ghibli. After attending a designer school post-high school, he began his career at Kobayashi Productions in 1972, working on the TV series “Kashi no Ki Mock.” Oga’s significant contribution to Studio Ghibli began with “My Neighbor Totoro,” and he has since played a crucial role in the art direction and background art of most Ghibli films. Currently, Oga is a freelance artist, engaging in a broad spectrum of creative endeavors, including writing, illustrating picture books, and more. His latest project is the movie “The Tale of Princess Kaguya.”

Table of Contents

– Introduction by Kazuo Oga- Chapter 1: Princess Mononoke (Techniques and expressions)- Chapter 2: Heisei Raccoon War Ponpoko (Expressions and artistic considerations)- Chapter 3: Other Works (Including “Mimi wo Sumeba,” “Spirited Away,” “The Cat Returns,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Koro’s Grand Tour”)- Chapter 4: Before Techniques and Expressions (Discussion between Kazuo Oga and Naoya Tanaka)- Columns on the evolution of background art techniques and the transition from analog to digital methods