Tsukasa Hojo - 2 Original preliminary drawing - City Hunter - Ryo Saeba – 2 Hand-Drawn Animation Layout & Correction Sheets

TITLE

City Hunter – Ryo Saeba – 2 Hand-Drawn Animation Layout & Correction Sheets

DESCRIPTION

A fascinating set of two hand-drawn animation production sheets featuring Ryo Saeba, the iconic main character of the popular Japanese anime series "City Hunter."
Both drawings depict Ryo Saeba looking downward, capturing his distinctive facial features, hairstyle, and serious expression.
The first sheet features a detailed character drawing on pale light blue animation paper, with pencil outlines and additional colored-pencil corrections in red, blue, and yellow.
These colored markings highlight areas of the character's hair, face, and clothing, providing an interesting glimpse into the animation drawing and correction process.
The second sheet is drawn on yellow animation paper and presents a rougher version of a similar character pose.
Together, the two sheets offer an appealing comparison between different versions of the character drawing.
The drawings display the characteristic hand-drawn linework associated with traditional Japanese animation production.
The pale light blue sheet also features handwritten production notations, while both sheets retain their animation paper registration holes.
"City Hunter" is a celebrated Japanese action-comedy series based on the manga by Tsukasa Hojo.
Its protagonist, Ryo Saeba, is one of the most recognizable characters in Japanese anime, known for his sharp appearance, exceptional shooting skills, and memorable personality.
These two hand-drawn sheets are attractive collectibles for fans of City Hunter, Tsukasa Hojo, and traditional Japanese animation artwork.

ARTIST / MAKER

Series: City Hunter.
Character: Ryo Saeba (冴羽獠).
Original creator: Tsukasa Hojo (北条司).
Artwork type: Hand-drawn animation layout and correction drawings.
Technique: Pencil and colored pencil on pale light blue and yellow animation paper.
Artist: Unknown.
Country of origin: Japan.
Quantity: 2 sheets.

SIZE

Approx. 27 × 23 cm per sheet.
Quantity: 2 sheets.

CONDITION

Vintage animation drawings with signs of age, handling, and storage.
The pale light blue sheet features pencil and colored-pencil drawings, with handwritten production markings.
The yellow sheet features pencil drawings and adhesive tape attached along the upper portion of the paper.
Minor creases, surface marks, and age-related discoloration may be present.
Please carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition of both sheets.

PLEASE NOTE

This listing includes two hand-drawn animation artwork sheets featuring Ryo Saeba from City Hunter.
One sheet has adhesive tape attached to the paper, as shown in the photographs.
The drawings are presented as animation layout and correction artwork.
The specific episode, production date, and individual artist have not been identified.
These are physical hand-drawn artworks, not digitally printed reproductions.
Please refer to the photographs for the drawing details, handwritten markings, and overall condition.

Shipping & Customs Information:
Country of Origin: Items are shipped from Japan.
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