The latest 2022 edition of the "Illustration" series. The cover illustration is Cotoh Tsumi, who works on YOASOBI, etc.

This work "ILLUSTRATION 2022" is the latest version of the best-selling "ILLUSTRATION" series. From a wide variety of pop culture to ever-changing internet culture. 150 talented artists who cross the Japanese illustration scene that attracts the world's attention are posted. More than 90% of the published writers have been newly replaced from the previous book "ILLUSTRATION 2021". You can experience the cutting edge of contemporary illustration.

The cover for 2022 will be decorated with YOASOBI's key visuals. Cotoh Tsumi, an illustrator who is currently attracting the most attention. Book design is handled by Tomoyuki Arima, an up-and-coming designer trusted by many writers.

At the end of the book, Yohei Yashiro of Sony Music Entertainment, known as the creator of YOASOBI, of the creative group "KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO" that has the virtual singer's KAF. In addition to recording an interview with the general producer PIED PIPER. Contains a special dialogue between Cotoh Tsumi and Tomoyuki Arima about the production process of this cover design.

Furthermore, the printing of this book uses the latest printing technology "Brilliant Palette" specializing in art books and art prints. You can fully enjoy the charm of each artist's view of the world, the use of colors and brush strokes.

Special interview at the end of the book:
・ Sony Music Entertainment Yohei Yashiro talks
Current illustration as seen by the producer

・ KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO PIED PIPER talks
Current illustration as seen by the producer

・ Illustrator Cotoh Tsumi x Art Director Tomoyuki Arima talks
Until the cover design of "ILLUSTRATION 2022" is completed