Kikan S Summer 2025 (vol. 90)

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. 90 explores the theme "Yorisoi" (寄り添い) — meaning "closeness" or "empathy" — with a beautiful new cover by En Morikura, complete with an in-depth making-of and artist interview.

The 160-page issue also features interviews and coverage on beloved franchises like Is the Order a Rabbit? (Koi), Kashimashi Meshi (Mari Okazaki), Sanrio's KIRIMI-chan, and San-X's Ishiyowa-chan, plus exclusive illustrations by Ugomba, YeYuan, and Seirui, and a special feature on white, delicious-looking food creations from a variety of plush and visual artists.

Also in This Issue

• A large illustrated pin-up of En Morikura's cover artwork
• Creative making-ofs from esoratetora, Harutori, and winners of the Copic Award 2024
• A tarot & numerology art series by D[di:] x Aeryn
• Artist spotlights on fumie, Takayama Saaya, nechi., moppel, and more
• Serialized columns by Masayuki Tanaka, Mana Nanakami, Yusuke Nakamura, and others
• Pinned illustrations, submission galleries, and original serial art by Range Murata, Hiroyuki Asada, and Fuu Midori

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. 90, Summer 2025
Language: Japanese
Publisher: Pie International
Release Frequency: Quarterly
Condition: Brand New
Shipping: Ships from Japan