Uesaka Sumire in Ukiyoe? Uesaka Sumire" is now on display and available for reservation at Ginza Tsutaya Shoten.

Ukiyoe featuring voice actress Uesaka Sumire, "Todai Seiyu Biinzu: Uesaka Sumire," is on display and for sale at the Ginza Tsutaya Book Corner in Ginza, Tokyo, until October 31 (Tuesday), 2017.

The "Contemporary Seiyu Bijinzu" is a modern ukiyoe project that combines traditional techniques with Japan's proud content of anime and voice actors.

This time, popular voice actress Uesaka Sumire is used as the model, and Risa Ebata, who has designed characters for "Macross F" and "AKB0048," is in charge of the original artwork. Ms. Ebata's graphics, which combine fluidity and adult sexuality, are the result of the imagination of the animators. In terms of technique, Keizaburo Matsuzaki (designated as an intangible cultural asset by Arakawa Ward) and Yusuke Sekioka (registered as an intangible cultural asset by Arakawa Ward) were commissioned to do the ukiyo-e printing and engraving, respectively, and Echizen raw silk Hosho paper by Ichibei Iwano 9th generation, a living national treasure, was used as the paper for this product.

Currently on display and for sale at the Tsutaya bookstore in Ginza, Tokyo. The price is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) for one copy, which comes with a special offer including the making of Ukiyoe and "Uesaka Sumire Edo Aruki" photos taken by photographer Tomoya Kimura. For those who cannot make it to Ginza, the book can also be purchased at the online store "T-SITE SHOPPING" ( # ). The first edition is limited to 200 copies (total print run), so if you are thinking of purchasing, be sure to do so as soon as possible!

This time, Ukiyo-e and anime, a world-class Japanese culture, are fused together. Why not check it out?

Event Information

Ukiyoe woodblock print exhibition "Ukiyoe Woodblock Prints of Contemporary Seiyu Beauties and Uesaka Sumire
Dates: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Hours: 9:00 - 23:30
Location: Ginza Tsutaya Book Corner
Inquiries: 03-3575-7755

Product Information
Ukiyoe woodblock prints of Uesaka Sumire, a beautiful portrait of a contemporary voice actress.
Sales start date: October 15, 2017 (Sun.)
Price: 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
Purchase benefits: A3-size poster, 10 live photos, booklet