Why This Legendary Final Fantasy Artist Is So Special - Yoshitaka Amano - Hiten Art Book

This is the artwork of Yoshitaka Amano, one of the most prolific video game artists of our time. He's worked on every Final Fantasy game, branching across concept design, character design, logo creation and illustration for the Final Fantasy series, as well as many other famous works.
Damien opens the vintage art book, Art Of Yoshitaka Amano - Hiten, and discusses what makes this legendary artist so special.
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0:00 Intro
0:09 Graphic Novel Announcement
0:23 Book Cover
0:44 Opening Pages
1:06 Who is Yoshitaka Amano?
2:08 Vampire Hunter D
2:18 Influences
2:48 Guin Saga
3:12 His drawing style
4:29 Outro

[@worldtree.studio]

What's your favourite Final Fantasy game in the series?

[@DigitalinDaniel]

FF12, the worldbuilding an writing is just leagues ahead of all the other games... though it does feel like the final act is rushed. (everything after Reddas dies) Even the cutscene were Reddas dies feels like there's a lot of missing scenes.

[@damienboneham2754]

@@DigitalinDaniel I have to revisit it, a ps2 fav of mine for sure.

[@DigitalinDaniel]

@@damienboneham2754 The Zodiac Age version is worth it for the speed-up alone... but I don't like how they added classes...

[@matthewhorgan2063]

@@DigitalinDaniel Could not agree more

[@GatewaytoAnime]

Yoshitaka Amano is the king 🙌 Angel’s Egg is a personal favourite arthouse anime

[@worldtree.studio]

His work is next level. Will check out Angel's Egg!

[@janlochtenberg]

Can’t wait to hear more about this graphic novel !

[@worldtree.studio]

More news to come 😃

[@samuelmasi2669]

Nice World Tree!!! Can't wait for the novel!

[@worldtree.studio]

Thanks Samuel! We are so excited for the launch.

[@thiswasalltheyhad]

Yeah lad, Yoshitaka Amano's special version of Liliana, Dreadhorde General that he did for MTG's War of the Spark Japanese set is sick.👌

[@worldtree.studio]

I need that card.

[@rozanixi1086]

I've missed my weekly dose of cracking art and chill beats. Good to see you back. Look forward to hearing more about this graphic novel of yours.

[@worldtree.studio]

@rozanixi1086 thanks so much for your support and we sorry for the delay! Stay tuned for more.

[@berrickstillenhaus3841]

Missed these vids!

[@matthewhorgan2063]

Can't wait to get my hands on this 🤩🤩🤩

[@worldtree.studio]

Stay tuned for the drop!

[@nickscougall2057]

Good to have you back!!! Love the cover art ;)

[@worldtree.studio]

Thanks! It's good to be back in the niche world of art book openings.

[@samboneham1473]

Yessss! Let’s go World Tree 😊

[@damien573]

World Tree always growing 🌳

[@joeyjoejoeshabadoo7314]

Excellent vid ❤

[@philippbrogli779]

I like the image in 4:10 the best. And when it comes to Final Fantasy the only one I watched mostly through a let's play is FF7. So I'm a bit limited in my judgement here.

[@worldtree.studio]

It's an excellent piece. FF7 is a classic.

[@crunchyapples596]

nice

[@worldtree.studio]

thanks crunchyapples 🍎

[@garryli2030]

Vampire hunter D!!!!!