Tatsuo YOSHIDA (1932 - 1977) - Ippei KURI (1940 - 2023) Casshern / Shinzo Ningen Casshan - 1973 - TATSUNOKO studio Original Indian ink, coloured inks and gouache paintings by Casshern. Taken from the archives of the excellent Tatsunoko studio (Gatchaman), Casshern was asked to invent a Japanese national superhero to compete with Superman in the United States. Casshern was born. Phenomenal in its early days, the avant-garde futuristic franchise came to an unexpected end with the Gulf War, which brought production to a halt as the studios ground to a halt. However, the character is still remembered, and was the subject of a film in 2004, continuing to play an important role in the marketing of animation. A superb, dynamic and colourful panel, with inking from the early 70s. Published in shonen and jump magazines. Perfect condition 30.5 x 22 cm Rare original board in Indian ink, colour inks and gouache paints from Casshern. From the archives of the excellent studio Tatsunoko (Gatchaman) who is asked to invent a Japanese national superhero supposed to compete with superman in the United States. Casshern was born. Phenomenal in its early days, the futuristic avant-garde franchise ends unexpectedly with the Gulf War that stops production, studios being blocked. It remains that their characters remained in the memories, a movie was made in 2004 and continues to be important in marketing from animation. Superb dynamic and colourful board, with inks of the early 70s. Appeared in shonen and jump magazines. Perfect condition 30.5 x 22 cm