Digital Artbook 'Legend of Langrisser' by Satoshi Urushihara Released for 35th Anniversary

Gakken Inc., a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the digital book 'Satoshi Urushihara Art Collection: Legend of Langrisser' on April 26, 2026. ■ A story of 'Light' and 'Darkness' loved across time. Keep those beautiful visuals always at hand! Since its birth in 1991, the 'Langrisser' series has reigned as a cornerstone of simulation RPGs. One of its main attractions is the glamorous and powerful characters drawn by Satoshi Urushihara, a renowned manga artist and animator. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the series, the legendary art collection originally released in 1998—which had long been difficult to obtain—is now being revived as an e-book. While maintaining the charm of the paper version, this 'permanent preservation' edition allows fans to enjoy Urushihara's supreme art with digital clarity. ■ The soul of the series resides here. The culmination of 'Langrisser' by Satoshi Urushihara This book contains numerous beautiful illustrations from the popular 'Langrisser' game series, for which Mr. Urushihara handled the character designs. In addition to main visuals, it generously features exclusive newly-drawn illustrations (at the time) and unpublished setting materials that are now precious. The illustrations for 'Langrisser III,' where Urushihara designed the highest number of characters in the series and remarked that he could 'do everything he wanted to do,' are particularly impressive in volume. ■ A must-read for fans! 'Commentary by Mr. Urushihara' revealing the behind-the-scenes of production Along with the illustrations, the commentary by Satoshi Urushihara himself, detailing the production secrets of each work, is a major highlight! - The roots of characters - Why the female characters in 'Langrisser' show so much skin - The trial-and-error and attention to detail in game design, characteristic of someone with an animation background These texts, where his passion as a creator is expressed, are valuable resources that deepen the understanding of the works. ■ What is the masterpiece simulation RPG 'Langrisser' series? The 'Langrisser' series has been loved by many fans since the first title was released for the Mega Drive in 1991. It is characterized by character growth through 'Class Change' and a highly strategic combat system that considers character compatibility, including 'Mercenary Hiring' and the 'Rock-Paper-Scissors' mechanic. The dramatic scenarios, scaling up from wars between nations to battles with monsters, and the grand worldview surrounding Luciris, the Goddess of Light, and Chaos, the God of Chaos, captured the hearts of many gamers. In this e-book, you can look back on the lineage from the origin 'I' to 'IV' and 'V,' which explored new possibilities with sci-fi elements, along with illustrations. ©extreme [Product Summary] Digital Book: 'Satoshi Urushihara Art Collection: Legend of Langrisser' Author: Satoshi Urushihara Suggested Retail Price: 2,310 yen (tax included) Release Date: April 26, 2026 Number of Pages: 108 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-923915-4 Publisher: Gakken Inc. [Purchase here] - Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GX32GQJ3/ - Rakuten Kobo: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rk/10e5662b5a68368e8f87a060b377e4fa/