Illustration File 2026, Featuring 770 Illustrators' Works, Released on March 31 (Tuesday)! Aiding New Encounters with Illustrators
Genkosha released 'Illustration File 2026' on March 31, 2026, an annual publication showcasing the past year's work of 770 illustrators. Highly regarded in the publishing and advertising industries as a decisive factor in commissioning illustrators, it aims to facilitate new connections with talent.
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Genkosha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) released 'Illustration File 2026' on March 31, 2026. This book is an annual publication introducing the 'work' of illustrators over the past year. Since its first issue in 1990, it has been highly acclaimed in the publishing and advertising industries as a 'decisive factor in commissioning illustrators'.
The covers of the two volumes are by two leading illustrators! (Upper volume: Nahoko Shono, Lower volume: Ayumi Takahashi)
The cover for the 2026 edition was created by Nahoko Shono for the upper volume and Ayumi Takahashi for the lower volume. Shono is known for her work on magazine covers such as 'BRUTUS' (Magazine House) for its 'Bookstore Lovers' feature, and is also active as a picture book author with series like 'Rukkio and Furifuri' and 'Arctic Circus' (both Kodansha). Ayumi Takahashi has a wide range of activities in books, magazines, advertising, and web, including providing the cover illustration as the first artist for 'Weekly Bunshun' (Bungeishunju), which was renewed for the first time in 48 years last year.
This time, both artists were commissioned to create wonderful works that connect two worlds across the upper and lower volumes.
Introducing 770 illustrators across both volumes
'Illustration File 2026' includes 426 illustrators in the upper volume and 344 in the lower volume, totaling 770. It delivers the potential of 'illustration' to various media. Works are mainly published in the form they appeared in magazines, books, and advertisements, with staff credits clearly stated. Contact information and brief biographies of each illustrator are also included, making it a useful resource for those wishing to commission illustrations.
At the end of the book, an 'AD INDEX' is also included, which is a convenient index by art director and designer for searching.
The covers of the two volumes are by two leading illustrators! (Upper volume: Nahoko Shono, Lower volume: Ayumi Takahashi)
The cover for the 2026 edition was created by Nahoko Shono for the upper volume and Ayumi Takahashi for the lower volume. Shono is known for her work on magazine covers such as 'BRUTUS' (Magazine House) for its 'Bookstore Lovers' feature, and is also active as a picture book author with series like 'Rukkio and Furifuri' and 'Arctic Circus' (both Kodansha). Ayumi Takahashi has a wide range of activities in books, magazines, advertising, and web, including providing the cover illustration as the first artist for 'Weekly Bunshun' (Bungeishunju), which was renewed for the first time in 48 years last year.
This time, both artists were commissioned to create wonderful works that connect two worlds across the upper and lower volumes.
Introducing 770 illustrators across both volumes
'Illustration File 2026' includes 426 illustrators in the upper volume and 344 in the lower volume, totaling 770. It delivers the potential of 'illustration' to various media. Works are mainly published in the form they appeared in magazines, books, and advertisements, with staff credits clearly stated. Contact information and brief biographies of each illustrator are also included, making it a useful resource for those wishing to commission illustrations.
At the end of the book, an 'AD INDEX' is also included, which is a convenient index by art director and designer for searching.