Anime art books are having a bit of a moment this season. The Angel's Egg art book is scheduled for release later this month, and now another animated classic is following suit. An art book of Studio Ghibli's 1992 film Porco Rosso is scheduled for release in December; the book contains hand-drawn sketches, storyboards and illustrations by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki.
The art book is part of a series loosely translated as The Complete Collection of Hayao Miyazaki Image Boards. The upcoming version starring everyone's favourite porcine pilot is volume five of the collection and features 85 visuals. Nearly one in every five works is a previously unpublished image, making the book a rare treat for Porco diehards.
The book also contains an interview with the film's producer Toshio Suzuki, where he shares insight on Miyazaki's philosophy and thought process regarding the production of the film. As an added bonus, three illustrations from Kiki's Delivery Service are included in the book as well. Guess one flying character wasn't enough.
The art book is now available for pre-order at ¥4,950 (including tax). Official release is scheduled for December 4 – pre-order your copy here.
PS, the sixth edition of the image board collection features Whisper of the Heart (1995), and is scheduled for release June 2026. We'll keep you posted.
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