The final chapter has been closed on the
Sailor Moon saga, including the breathtaking artwork by Naoko Takeuchi
... The Original Art Collection of Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon, Volume Infinity,
released in August 1997 reflects this.
Unlike Takeuchi's other five Original Art
Collection volumes, Volume Infinity included only five original art works
by Naoko herself. Despite this, the volume contains some remarkable artwork
presented to Naoko, by other famous manga/anime artists, voice actors and
actresses for the anime, friends and family ... the list goes on. Included
in this volume are some never-before-seen scenes from the last chapter
of Sailor Moon.
The title, "Original Art Collection ... " is deceiving The book
is more of a memorial, than an original art collection. The book itself
contains some artwork that is not available anywhere else.
The Original Art Collection, Bishojo Senshi
Sailormoon, Volume Infinity, is very hard to get in Japan, and even more
so in North America. The book is not commercially available through ordinary
shops. It is essentially a doujishi (fanzine) produced by the creator of
Sailor Moon herself, as a tribute to Sailor Moon and her many followers.
There was a limited number of copies published (somewhere in the 1000's
- a very small amount for publishing). The price of this volume is slightly
higher than the other five volumes - 2500 yen. Unfortunately, it's already
sold out.
Some of the content in this volume is not suitable for all. Some
pictures are -ahem- a little revealing. Naoko has included a picture, created
by her, of a topless Usagi ... "It might be a bit extreme .. but a nude
is good! It's good 'cause it's so easy! How QUICKLY the picture is completed!
I'm impressed!!" [Naoko Takeuchi].
Although Volume Infinity is NOT available
here in Canada, don't fret, loyal fans. Volume Infinity can be viewed on
the Internet in full colour and soon-to-be fully translated at:
by web master, Yasuyuki Sato.
Naoko comments on the final installment of
the Sailor Moon obsession "This is the final, infinite, original art collection
of Sailor Moon, that I, Naoko, most wanted to make. To all the people who
cooperated on this book, and you, with my love, I really thank you, and
I appreciate it. 1997.6.30 Naoko Takeuchi"
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