Second artbook announced
The second artbook by Inio Asano, titled Ctrl+T2, will be released in France by Kana editions in March 2027. This announcement follows Asano’s recent participation in the Brussels Book Fair and the publication of his manga Les Héros.First artbook's content
The first artbook, Ctrl+T, featured visuals from several of Asano’s series, including Un monde formidable, Solanin, Bonne nuit Punpun, Le quartier de la lumière, and La fin du monde avant le lever du jour. It served as a collection of artwork from his earlier works.New artbook's scope
The second artbook will compile numerous drawings, many of which have not been published before, created as part of various collaborations across novels, radio, fashion, festivals, anime, video games, commemorations, anniversaries, and exhibitions. These visuals span multiple creative fields and projects.Included series
Ctrl+T2 will also gather visuals from Asano’s flagship series such as Solanin, Dead Dead Demon’s Dededededestruction, Bonne nuit Punpun, La fille de la plage, Errance, and Les Héros. These series are central to Asano’s body of work and reflect his diverse storytelling styles.Format and price
The artbook was originally published in Japan in 2018 and will be released in a rigid format measuring 196x268mm, priced at 33€. This format ensures high-quality presentation of the artwork.
