Edited by: Universal Publishing / Supervised by: Itaru Oyama
Nobunaga's Ambition, Sengoku, Nobunaga Concerto... Content related to the Sengoku period has always captivated audiences. However, when attempting to portray these, without proper depiction of the basic design, attachment, and handling of armor and weapons, the artwork often falls short. It is not uncommon to get stuck on questions such as, "How are the armor cords tied?" or "What are the details of a katana's curve or a matchlock rifle?"
This book is a new edition, rebuilt based on the highly acclaimed "Color Edition: Sengoku Weapons and Armor Encyclopedia" (9784416714188), with added instructions on how to draw them.
The introductory drawing section provides a step-by-step explanation of the process of creating illustrations of samurai adorned in Sengoku period weapons and armor. The complex structures of weapons and armor are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, dramatically improving the realism of digital art, manga, and illustrations set in the Sengoku period.
Furthermore, the main section visually introduces all kinds of weapons and armor, including not only swords, spears, and bows, but also matchlock guns, helmets, doumaru (cuirasses), gauntlets, and haidate (thigh guards), making it a highly valuable reference work. This book is packed with elements useful for drawing Sengoku weapons and armor.
Nobunaga's Ambition, Sengoku, Nobunaga Concerto... Content related to the Sengoku period has always captivated audiences. However, when attempting to portray these, without proper depiction of the basic design, attachment, and handling of armor and weapons, the artwork often falls short. It is not uncommon to get stuck on questions such as, "How are the armor cords tied?" or "What are the details of a katana's curve or a matchlock rifle?"
This book is a new edition, rebuilt based on the highly acclaimed "Color Edition: Sengoku Weapons and Armor Encyclopedia" (9784416714188), with added instructions on how to draw them.
The introductory drawing section provides a step-by-step explanation of the process of creating illustrations of samurai adorned in Sengoku period weapons and armor. The complex structures of weapons and armor are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, dramatically improving the realism of digital art, manga, and illustrations set in the Sengoku period.
Furthermore, the main section visually introduces all kinds of weapons and armor, including not only swords, spears, and bows, but also matchlock guns, helmets, doumaru (cuirasses), gauntlets, and haidate (thigh guards), making it a highly valuable reference work. This book is packed with elements useful for drawing Sengoku weapons and armor.
Released on 2026/07/03
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