Masakazu Katsura - 1 Various merchandise objects - 2018

Masakazu Katsura - Tribute to Yasushi Nirasawa "Niradorono" - Limited Edition (2/15) - 2018 Memorial Event Art Print

[Object Description]
An extremely rare, limited edition High-Quality Art Print (Reproduction) released at the Memorial Event for the late Yasushi Nirasawa in February 2018.(Note: This is a high-quality reproduction print, not the original hand-drawn sketch.)

This artwork features the character "Niradorono", originally created by the legendary creature designer Yasushi Nirasawa (famous for Kamen Rider, Godzilla, Devilman, and Hellboy).
It was specially illustrated by the world-renowned manga artist Masakazu Katsura (Video Girl Ai, I"s, ZETMAN, TIGER & BUNNY) as a tribute to his close friend Nirasawa, who passed away in 2016.

[Historical Context]
Dated "2018.2.3", this piece was released during the 3rd-year memorial service (San-kaiki) period for Yasushi Nirasawa. It represents a touching collaboration between two giants of the Japanese industry.

[Rarity & Details]

Limited Edition: Numbered "2 / 15" on the bottom left.

Extremely limited run of only 15 copies worldwide.

Hand Signed: Personally signed by Masakazu Katsura in silver marker on the bottom right.

Dated: The signature includes the date "2018.2.3".

Origin: Official event exclusive item (Originally released at the Yasushi Nirasawa Memorial Event in Japan).

[Condition]

Excellent.

Unframed (Sheet only).

Please check the photos for details of the signature and edition number.

[Artists]
Masakazu Katsura & Yasushi Nirasawa

[Shipping]
Shipped from Japan. Carefully packed flat to prevent damage.