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Tokyo Otaku Mode Offers redjuice's New Art Book Inori

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Retailer Tokyo Otaku Mode announced on Saturday that it is offering illustrator redjuice's new art book Inori.

The art compilation features illustrations of the character Inori Yuzuriha. The book includes redjuice's past sketches as well as recent illustrations. The Canon DreamLabo 5000 printer is providing the art's resolution and color reproduction in the book.

The project offered 30 early-bird art books signed by redjuice for 15,500 yen (about US$132), but the limited release sold out on December 24, the same day the order period opened. A Japan-exclusive version of the book, which can only ship in Japan, is still available for 15,500 yen (US$132). The regular version of the book includes an exclusive poster and wallpaper download for 20,000 yen (US$171). Sets with P10- and P20-size canvas prints cost 55,000 yen (US$470) and 70,000 yen (US$598), respectively. The prints are also available separately at 39,000 yen (US$333) for the P10-size print and 55,000 yen (US$470) for the P20-size print.

The art book is redjuice's first new work in three years, and each book will have an engraved individual serial number. Tokyo Otaku Mode will accept orders for the made-to-order project until the end of February. The compilation book is slated to ship in April.

redjuice gained popularity as an illustrator for supercell. He provided designs for Project Itoh anime films and character designs for Guilty Crown. redjuice has also provided illustrations for magazines and designs for games and character figures.

Tokyo Otaku Mode is offering a full-graphic Evangelion kimono, and the order period will end on Wednesday. Orders are slated to ship in January.

Source: Anime! Anime!