Magic Effect Expression Techniques: Draw Dynamic, Anime-like Effects! - Japanese Craft Book

Release Date: July 10, 2025
Language: Japanese
Paperback: 160 pages

This technique book is for those who want to depict beautiful, cool magic. Fantasy is a popular genre within illustration, and "magic" plays a central role within it. Since ancient times, "magic" has been seen in novels, manga, anime, and games, creating diverse worlds and becoming beloved.

In recent years, as people have come into contact with the element of "magic," the expression of each work has become more diverse. In particular, in open-world RPGs, which are appealing for their high degree of freedom, "magic" strongly supports the fantastical worldview and enhances the appeal of the work.
While magic is created from a variety of settings, this book focuses on the diverse visuals of magic and compiles the fundamental expression methods in one volume.
This book explains the seven elements that are frequently seen in recent magical depictions: fire, water, lightning, wind, ice, grass, and rock. For those struggling to incorporate magic into fantasy works, this book offers original illustrations by six fascinating artists, sharing ideas and skills for "magical effect expression techniques."

<Illustrators>
◆DAI-XT.
Freelance illustrator and manga artist. Specializes in muscular, non-human, and mecha characters. Manga and book illustrations. Character design for games, trading card games, and VTubers. His main work includes the comic adaptation of "In a Desert World, an Old Man Dominates with Electronic Money" (Valkyrie Comics).

◆Mizutamari
Illustrator. His main works include the technique books "Fantasy Illustration Expression Techniques: Mizutamari's Ideas and Drawing Methods" (Impress) and "Mizutamari Art Collection: Sleeping Dreams and Miniature Gardens of Light" (Genkosha).

◆green322
Illustrator and art director. His main work includes correcting illustrations on the website "sessa" and croquis classes on the website "POSEMANIACS."

◆UGUME
Illustrator. Character design for "Kantai Collection," card illustrations for "ONE PIECE Card Game," illustrations for "The Evil Emperor's Absolute Magical Armor: Black Dress" (SB Creative), etc.

◆Hisao Soukyuu
Illustrator. Illustrations for "Tower of Fantasy," "Romancing SaGa Re;Universe," and music banner illustrations for "Touhou Danmaku Kagura."

◆Yuko
Illustrator. Works on TCGs "Force of Will" and "Z/X," as well as the app "Kemono Friends 3," illustrations for "The Commoner Hero Has Been Discarded" (Overlap Bunko), and official SUNFLAG design for Isanami.