Into the Forest - Jiro Taniguchi (1994) kinbaku Ran Akiyoshi cover here (featured

Ran Akiyoshi cover here (featured in his collection book)

Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine

with interior art by Ran Akiyoshi

Jiro Taniguchi is very much his own artist with a style not typically found in Japanese comics

Into the Forest - Jiro Taniguchi (1994) kinbaku Ran Akiyoshi cover here (featuredJiro Taniguchi might not be one of the most well known artists in his own country, but he made quite a name for his stories and art in France. With titles like Summit of the Gods and K, it's clear to see Taniguchi's inspiration is drawn heavily from nature and especially mountaineering. Although he briefly worked under Ken Ishikawa, Jiro Taniguchi is very much his own artist with a style not typically found in Japanese comics. Realistic people and