Kikan S Spring 2026 (vol. 93)

Kikan S (季刊エス) is a quarterly Japanese magazine dedicated to illustration, design, and visual storytelling, spanning anime, manga, games, and fantasy art. Published by Pie International, it's known for exclusive cover artwork, in-depth artist interviews, and step-by-step making-of features that make it a favorite among illustrators and collectors alike.

Printed in full color on premium paper, each issue of Kikan S doubles as an art book — a lasting collectible for fans of Japanese character illustration.

Issue Highlights

Vol. 93 delivers the first-ever solo cover feature on Kei Mochizuki, one of Japan's most sought-after digital illustrators, with over 70 pages dedicated to a 17,000-word career interview, a full making-of of the cover art, and a rare oversized bonus pin-up, "Secular World," measuring more than a meter across.

The feature also includes two special dialogues — one with musician Reol, another with director Hitoshi Fujisawa of The Fourth Wall — plus a design collaboration between Mochizuki and creative director Wataru Osakabe and a full illustrated career timeline, "The History of Kei Mochizuki."

Also in This Issue

• Special oversized bonus pin-up, "Secular World" (38cm × 103cm)
• Digital painting making-of by Rie Chiaki
• Pen tablet making-of by 48-Yen
• Results from the 5th GALLERIA illustration contest
• Ongoing serialized artwork by Range Murata, Hiroyuki Asada, Fuu Aoi, Totomame, and Ugomba

About Kikan S

Since its founding, Kikan S has served as a bridge between the worlds of manga, anime, games, and fine art — spotlighting the illustrators shaping Japan's visual culture through exclusive cover commissions, candid interviews, and detailed making-of breakdowns.

Each issue pairs a major illustrator feature with a large full-color pin-up, contest results, technique columns, and serialized artwork from some of the industry's most celebrated names, making Kikan S essential reading for artists and collectors alike.

Specifications

Magazine: Kikan S (季刊エス)
Issue: Vol. 93, Spring 2026
Language: Japanese
Publisher: Pie International
Release Frequency: Quarterly
Condition: Brand New
Shipping: Ships from Japan