{"product_id":"kikan-s-spring-2026-vol-93","title":"Kikan S Spring 2026 (vol. 93)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKikan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in full color on premium paper, each issue of \u003ci\u003eKikan S\u003c\/i\u003e doubles as an art book — a lasting collectible for fans of Japanese character illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIssue Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVol. 93 delivers the first-ever solo cover feature on \u003cb\u003eKei Mochizuki\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe feature also includes two special dialogues — one with musician Reol, another with director Hitoshi Fujisawa of \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Wall\u003c\/i\u003e — plus a design collaboration between Mochizuki and creative director Wataru Osakabe and a full illustrated career timeline, \"The History of Kei Mochizuki.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso in This Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial oversized bonus pin-up, \"Secular World\" (38cm × 103cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital painting making-of by Rie Chiaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen tablet making-of by 48-Yen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults from the 5th GALLERIA illustration contest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing serialized artwork by Range Murata, Hiroyuki Asada, Fuu Aoi, Totomame, and Ugomba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kikan S\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its founding, \u003ci\u003eKikan S\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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 \u003ci\u003eKikan S\u003c\/i\u003e essential reading for artists and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nMagazine: Kikan S (季刊エス)\u003cbr\u003e\nIssue: Vol. 93, Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\nLanguage: Japanese\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pie International\u003cbr\u003e\nRelease Frequency: Quarterly\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Ships from Japan\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWINHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41579362287674,"sku":"mag-kikans-2603","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1408\/7106\/files\/S93_cover.jpg?v=1785914768","url":"https:\/\/twinhive.com\/products\/kikan-s-spring-2026-vol-93","provider":"TWINHIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}