[English translation]
My Treasure!
(Sunday) June 12, 2011, 12:43 | Author: Kazuki Takahashi
The updates on the official site are gradually moving along.
A new project will soon be revealed to everyone, and it might just be the final form of my manga.
No, actually… since it’s more of an experimental piece, it might not even qualify as “manga.” It’s American comics!
My goal is BD! (Translator’s note: possibly short for "bound/deluxe edition" or a specific format style)
Maybe it's because my family originally did architectural painting, but I get the itch if I don't color everything in completely — maybe that kind of DNA got passed on to me too.
The artists I respect are: Drew Struzan, Adam Hughes, John Van Fleet, and Mike Mignola!
Among them, I’ve been a fan of Drew Struzan for a very long time.
I went crazy collecting the movie posters he did, like for Star Wars!
When his exhibition came to Japan, I made a beeline to the venue to get his autograph!
And then, one day — a dreamlike opportunity came my way:
Drew himself actually drew Yu-Gi-Oh! for me!!
Due to contractual rules, I can’t publicly show it, but… the self-indulgence is just too amazing!
It’s my greatest treasure, and I’ve hung it in a secret place.
His drawing of Yugi looks way cooler than mine, and I felt so frustrated! It was a serious blow!
Around that time, the idea of the bunkoban (deluxe re-release) came up, and I thought: why not try drawing the covers in that kind of style myself?
But, as expected, I’m still nah — nowhere near his level...!
Even so, thanks to that, I discovered a new direction in art, and I had a blast drawing.
Right now, Japan is going through hard times, so the theme of my new project is “Revival.”
It’ll still take a little while, but please look forward to it!
(Kazuki)
[Japanese original post missing or incomplete]
じきにお見せ出来るであろう新しい作品はオレのマンガの最終形態といえるかも知れません。いや、実験的すぎてもうマンガじゃないかな。アメコミ！目指せBD!
実家が塗装業を営んでいたせいなのか、絵を描くのもすべて色がついてないと我慢できないというDNAがオレには組み込まれているのかも知れないです。
オレの尊敬するアーティストはDrew Struzan, Adam Hughes John Van Fleet やMike Mignolaだ〜！
ドゥルー・ストルーザンは昔から熱狂的なファンで、彼の描いたスターウォーズなどのムービーポスターを血眼になって集めたものです！作品の展示会で来日した時は必ず会場に足を運んでサインももらったぜ！
ある日、夢のような機会が訪れて、なんとドゥルー本人に遊戯王を描いてもらったのです！規約の関係で公にはお見せ出来ないのですが、もうそれは素晴らしすぎるのひと言！オレの一番の宝物なので秘密の場所にひっそりと飾られています。
オレの描いた遊戯よりもはるかにかっこ良くてくやしいくらいでした！もうショック！ちょうどその頃、文庫版のお話をいただいて自分なりに表紙を描きおろしてみようと挑戦したわけです。だがまだまだ、足下にも及びません、、、！
[Chinese translation]
俺的宝贝！
2011年 6月 12日(日曜日) 12:43 | 作者： 高橋 和希
官方站的更新正徐徐进行中。
新作品很快就能跟大家见面，那可能就是俺漫画的最终形态。
不对，这不过是实验性质的作品还称不上漫画吧。美漫！
俺的目标是BD！
可能因为我们家本来是搞建筑涂饰吧，所以画画不全部涂上颜色就会技痒，这个DNA可能也粘到俺这来了。
俺所尊敬的画家是 Drew Struzan, Adam Hughes, John Van Fleet和Mike Mignola！
其中Drew Struzan是俺很久以前就开始粉他了，他画的STAR WARS神马的电影海报是俺发了狂去收集的东西！
他的作品展示会到日本的时候我也铁定会奔去会场抢签名！
某日，一个梦幻般的机会降临了，Drew本人竟然给我画游戏王了！
虽然因为规约的关系不能公开展示，不过这自我陶醉实在太美妙了！
这是俺最棒的宝贝，俺把它藏在一个秘密的地方挂起来了。
比起我画的游戏帅太多了，不甘心呐！受打击呀！
刚好那个时候说起文库版的事，于是就想自己画封面挑战一下这种画风。
可是果然还是MADAMADA，难以望其项背，，，！
不过，也多得这样我发现了绘画的新方向，俺画得很欢乐。
现在日本正是困难时期，于是我的作品的主题就是【复活】。
虽然还要花点时间，但还是敬请期待吧！（和希）
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| Kazuki Takahashi portraying himself as a some sort of architectural worker with Nikkapokka clothing (commonly known for uniform with hakama-liked pants (tobi trousers)), taken from 1990 Shonen Jump magazine summer special issue. He made his debut as a martial arts mangaka with his real name Kazuo Takahashi. Tokio no Taka (left page) was his debut work. |
Japanese contents from Studio Dice official website.
Chinese translation from NewWise Studio Dice official website discussion thread.
https://bbs.newwise.com/thread-476303-1-1.html
