This out of printed, very rare doujinshi (self-published book) is published by the popular video game character designer / manga artist, Youshi Kanoe (かのえ ゆうし). She is best known as the video game character designer of Grandia II. She is also a manga artist of Crimson Edge 1888, Kamen Rider 913, and Lily Trigger...etc.
Most importantly, this particular book was donated by Youshi Kanoe from herself personally to a charity auction in Japan back in 2018. The most rarest and valuable treasure is her original, hand-drawn sketch of Millenia; along with her hand-signed autograph. Definitely a must-have collectible for Grandia fan!
Book is titled as Parallel Grandia II, the entire book focuses on the game, Grandia II. First half of the book focuses on her rough sketches / line arts / character designs for various characters. Then the rest of the book features her friends' various artworks and short comic strips, including Takashi Kanzaki, Kouki Saitou, and Tetsuyarou Shinkaida...etc. Many of these artworks have not been published before.
Circle: Golden Harvest (ゴールデンハーベスト)
Artist: Youshi Kanoe + More
Condition: New
Size: B5 (26 x 18 cm)
Page Count: 102 pages
Release Date: C59 (Comiket Winter 2000)
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