A pictorial record that symbolizes the "now" of illustration.
The latest 2023 version of the "ILLUSTRATION" series.

This work "ILLUSTRATION 2023" is the latest edition of the best-selling "ILLUSTRATION" series.
From a wide variety of pop culture to ever-changing internet culture.150 talented artists who crossed the worlds attention Japanese illustration scene are posted. More than 90% of the published artists have been newly replaced from the previous book "ILLUSTRATION 2022". You can touch the cutting edge of modern illustration.

I wish it was midnight all the time to decorate the cover of 2023. Handled the visuals of
Hanabushi is an illustrator/animator who is gaining a lot of attention. Tomoyuki Arima, an up-and-coming designer trusted by many authors, will be in charge of the book design.

At the end of the book, I wish it was midnight all the time. An interview with ACAne, who is the vocalist, lyricist, and composer. In addition to recording a dialogue between Yuji Nojo and Kisuke Ota, who belong to the design office BALCOLONY. Includes a special dialogue between Hanabushi and Tomoyuki Arima about the production process of the cover design for this book.

In addition, the printing of this book uses the latest printing technology "Brilliant Palette®" specialized for art books and art prints. You can enjoy the charm of each artists view of the world, the use of colors and brushwork.