【開箱．畫集】松浦聖｜幻想世界的居民們：松浦聖角色設計畫集

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TitleCharacter Design Collection of Matsuura Sei, Residents of a Fantasy World
Original Title：The inhabitant of the fantasy world, Matsuura Seiko
English Title：Monster & human, imaginary creatures
Author: Matsuura Satoshi
PublisherRuisheng Culture
Publication Date: 2023-12-05
Language：Traditional Chinese
ISBN13: 9789864016877
BindingPaperback / 152 pages / 19 x 24 cm / General audience / Full color printing / First edition
Price:500 yuan(Books.com.tw 博客來)
Gift: 2 Selected Character Cards

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This book, *The Inhabitants of a Fantasy World*, is a character design collection released in late 2021 by renowned Japanese character designer Matsuura Satoshi. A Traditional Chinese version was published in Taiwan by Ruisheng Culture in late 2023. The cover art is similar to the original Japanese edition.The people who live in the fantasy worldThe covers are different; the background color and cover illustrations are different.

The art book features a series of fantastical creature illustrations that will ignite your sense of adventure and collecting. 🦄

The content is organized according to various creature races: dragons, dinosaurs, monsters, demi-humans, beastmen, humans, villains, demons, the dead, plants, and magical creatures, totaling 634 creatures! Each creature is labeled with its name in both Chinese and English, along with a silhouette. The arrangement is quite dense, with only a few creature illustrations displayed in a larger size, accompanied by a couple of sentences of design explanation from the author.

Many of the creative little touches and fluidity in the character design (it feels like this creature was born this way XD) are truly admirable!

The second chapter of the book is the author's sharing of tips on character design; it's concise and high-quality, only 14 pages long.

What impressed me most was the concept of "recognizing the character even from just the silhouette," and you can see these silhouettes of the characters throughout the book—the design is very meticulous. The author also shares experiences from brainstorming, sketching, and coloring two characters, as well as other design insights!

Official Introduction

Dragons, monsters, orcs, demi-humans, humans, demons, magical creatures...
It features a luxurious collection of 634 different characters from 11 different themes, living in a fantasy world.
A fusion of classic and original elements: a glimpse into the inspiration and fun of character design.
Enter the characters' lives and behaviors through images, and stimulate your creativity while enjoying the fun of setting them up!

Sei Matsuura, a "character designer" who has been at the forefront of the game industry for many years
The first comprehensive collection of fantasy world characters showcasing its unique drawing style and rich imagination.

[Exclusive Bonus Features for the Traditional Chinese Version]

Two randomly selected character cards are included with the book.

[A collection of creative works dedicated to everyone who loves fantasy, catering to diverse needs and preferences]

☆People who enjoy fantasy RPG games
★People who love to immerse themselves in fantasy worlds
☆In addition to drawing skills, those who also want to hone their creative ideas.
★People who want to make more changes to their work
☆People who want their characters to better convey their design concepts
★People who like anthropomorphic animal characters and want to try creating them.

It's been almost 20 years since I entered the game industry, and during that time I've been designing monsters, but I never get tired of it. Because I can do whatever I want, I start thinking about whether to try turning a certain asset into a monster. I really enjoy this brainstorming process, and I hope to create simple yet appealing designs. — Sei Matsuura (excerpt from this book)

Are you ready to embark on a fantastic journey? Ahead lies a world stage brimming with incredible charm and imagination.

This book features dragons, dinosaurs, monsters, and even today, beastmen, demi-humans, and magical creatures—characters living in a fantasy world that remain a topic of discussion.

The book includes a large number of character designs created from an original perspective, as well as annotations and explanatory sections. Whether used as a guide for illustration creation, variation drawing, or creative brainstorming, it is sure to bring you enjoyment.

[Analysis of this work's first section] A collection of character images from a fantasy world spanning multiple realms

The game is divided into 11 themes: dragons, dinosaurs, monsters, demi-humans, beastmen, humans, villains, demons, the dead, plants, food, and magical creatures, featuring over 600 characters. From real-world creatures and familiar monsters appearing in various traditions and fantasy creations, along with diverse races and classes, to original designs by Matsuura Sei, incorporating his unique ideas and playful spirit, the game includes...

[Analysis of Unit 2] Key Reminders for Creative Idea Generation and Actual Design

This article shares Matsuura Sei's creative tips in a simple and easy-to-understand way, covering four topics: a simple brainstorming process for character design, how to create a lasting impression on viewers with just a silhouette, key points to pay attention to at different stages of the drawing process, and crucial points for revising designs.

Content

001 – Introduction
007 – Chapter 1 Character Catalog ‒Monster & Human, Imaginary Creatures‒
- Dragon
- Dinosair
- Monster
- Demi-Human
- Orc Therianthrope
- Human
- Rogue the Villain
- Demon
- The dead, the deceased
- Plant & Food
- Magical Creature
129 – Chapter 2 Idea Note, Design Process
- When designing a character, you should incorporate the impression...
- Even just by looking at the silhouette, you can recognize the character.
- The outline and drawing method are based on the process of conceptualization, coloring, and color separation.
- Correcting unsatisfactory designs
- Voice

About the Author

Matsuura Satoshi

Character Designer. Specializes in designing monsters. Has worked on numerous games including *Legend of Mana* (SQUARE ENIX), *Monster Farm* (KONAMI), *Magical Holiday* (Nintendo), *Genius Sonority*, *Bravely Default* (SQUARE ENIX), *My Monster Army* (Silicon Studio), and *Little Noah* (Cygames). Also responsible for the design of the unknown life form "Goldor" in the anime *DECA-DENCE* (2020). In addition, has worked on books...Prince's Medicine AdventureIllustrations for the book (Ruisheng Culture).