Lot no. 200
Based on Tsukasa HOJO (born 1959)
City Hunter / Nicky Larson - 1987- studio Sunrise
Hanken pan cel original inked and gouached on an original background made up of several layers of original celluloid to great effect! It shows Ryo Saeba / Nicky Larson in French, picking up his assignment as a private detective on the anonymous Shinjuku board in Tokyo.
A myth is born. For decades, in front of the old alta studio in front of shinjuku station, people came to look at the open advertisements. Even today, giant City Hunter paintings can be found as you leave the station on the Shinkansen (fast train). This proves the place that this series has won in the hearts not only of the Japanese, but of people all over the world. With a large oversized format, this vertical Hanken Pan cel used vertical scrolling from bottom to top to give the scene an even greater sense of height and realism. With Nicky seen from below, in three-quarter view, and the buildings distorted to give a sense of movement towards the sky.
One of the most legendary shots for Tokyoites.
Very good condition
29.5 x 43 cm
Hanken pan cel inked and painted on an exceptional original background made of several layers of original celluloid for a grandiose effect! Ryo Saeba / Nicky Larson in French, came to report for his mission of private detective on the anonymous painting of Shinjuku in Tokyo. A myth is born. Indeed, for decades, in front of the old alta studio that's in front of the shinjuku station, people came to consult the open ads. Today, you can still find giant paintings of City Hunter when leaving the station with the Shinkansen (fast train). This proves the place that this series has gained in the hearts of the Japanese people but also people from all over the world. With a large format said oversized, this Hanken Pan cel vertical scrolling from the bottom up, to give even more sensation of height and realism to the scene. With Nicky taken from below, three-quarters, and the buildings distorted to give movement towards the sky. One of the most mythical for all Tokyoites. Very good condition.
29.5 x 43 cm
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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