Genkosha Announces Reprint of 'Illustration No. 250' as Popular Feature Gains Traction on Social Media
Genkosha Co., Ltd. has announced a reprint of 'Illustration No. 250,' which was released on April 17, 2026. The decision was made due to strong sales following significant attention on social media for its special feature, 'This Illustrator is Amazing!'. The feature, in which 107 leading illustrators each select three peers they admire, has been praised as a definitive record of the current illustration scene.
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Genkosha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has decided to reprint 'Illustration No. 250,' which went on sale on April 17, 2026.
The commemorative 250th issue features the special theme 'This Illustrator is Amazing!'. In this project, 107 leading illustrators were asked to each select three illustrators whom they personally find 'amazing.'
The feature garnered significant attention, primarily on social media, leading to strong sales at both physical and online bookstores, prompting the decision for an additional print run.
The special feature includes participation from 107 illustrators at the forefront of the industry. Each active artist selected three illustrators they admire, and their comments are published alongside the works. The selection spans a wide range of artists across countries, generations, and styles, making it a compelling read, complete with the reasons for each choice.
Furthermore, this issue includes interviews with four magazine art directors who work with illustrators daily. They discuss the illustrators they find 'amazing' and what they value in magazine creation.
Befitting a milestone 250th issue, the magazine has gained support from a wide audience, including illustrators, designers, and editors, as a collectible volume that documents the current illustration scene.
Selectors for 'This Illustrator is Amazing!' (Honorifics omitted, in order of appearance):
IC4DESIGN, Aka, Hana Akiyama, Aketarashirome, agoera, Kenji Asazuma, Marie Asaba, Kohei Ashino, A-メリカ, Ayako Ishiguro, Hikaru Ichijo, Hiroyuki Izutsu, Ito Hamster, Inunco, Ilya Kuvshinov, Tadahiro Uesugi, Masami Ushikubo, Kazuhisa Urakami (Tokyo Melonboy), Taro Uryu, Hisashi Eguchi, Ayami Shioya, Masamichi Oikawa, Ohkawara, Tsugumi Okubo, Ryu Okubo, Yosuke Oomomo, Okatoka, Kensuke Okano, Hitoshi Odajima, Toru Kageyama, Kashiwai, Eri Kamei, Takuya Kawaguchi, Shunichi Kawasaki, Tatsuro Kiuchi, Heisuke Kitazawa, Inori Kito, Kirisaki, killdisco, Jun Kumaori, Kiyoshi Kuroda, Gemi, Gerende, Amigos Koike, Hinako Goto, Koki Saito, Yusuke Saito, Chiharu Sakazaki, Shunsuke Satake, Hattaro Shinano, Ai Shinomiya, JUN OSON, Suzie Amakane, TAO, Chiaki Takasugi, Kintaro Takahashi, Masaki Takahashi, Chika Takei, Kon Tateya, Minoru Tanibata, Masatoshi Tabuchi, Kyoko Tange, Takeo Chikatsu, Naotake Tsuchiya, Jun Tsuzuki, Yukinori Dehara, Junzo Terada, Tonbo Sensei, Kano Nakajima, nakaban, Takashi Nakamura, Yusuke Nakamura, Natsume Sanchi, Naffy, Tsuchika Nishimura, Hironori Nishiyama, Yukiko Ninomiya, KAME HASHI, Hikosaka Mokuhan Kobo, Hinano, 100%ORANGE, Toshikazu Hirai, Hiromichiito, fancomi, POOL, Toshiyuki Fukuda, Hiromi Matsuo, Miho Matsuno, Mika Pikazo, Sora Mizusawa, Minahamu, Tatsu Mineshishi, Ai Miyoshi, millitsuka, Hideyasu Moto, Tomoyuki Yanagi, Keiji Yano, Taro Yabe, Sugio Yamazaki, Ree Yamamura, Miki Yamamoto, Yua, Megumi Yoshizane, Seiji Yoshida, Mai Yoneyama, Tetsuya Kitada.
Featured Art Directors:
Asami Sato ('Bungei' Art Director), Jun Kawana ('Gunzo' Art Director), Shohei Yoshida ('Kurashi no Techo' Art Director), Michiyo Miyako ('MONKEY' & 'Coyote' Art Director).
'Illustration No. 250' Table of Contents:
[Special Feature] This Illustrator is Amazing!
[Interview] 'Amazing Illustrators' from the Perspective of Magazine Art Directors
[Interview] Hearing from Cover Art Director Akiko Okubo: The 'Shukan Bunshun' Cover Renewal
[Roundtable] Anonymous Talk by Illustrators: 'Work Troubles Edition'
Results of the 43rd Annual The Choice Award
[Book Specifications]
Title: Illustration June 2026 Issue (No. 250)
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Format: Modified A4, 118 pages
Price: 1,700 JPY + tax
Publisher: Genkosha Co., Ltd.
JAN: 4912016790669
Amazon Store Page: https://amzn.to/4e9xZD3
The commemorative 250th issue features the special theme 'This Illustrator is Amazing!'. In this project, 107 leading illustrators were asked to each select three illustrators whom they personally find 'amazing.'
The feature garnered significant attention, primarily on social media, leading to strong sales at both physical and online bookstores, prompting the decision for an additional print run.
The special feature includes participation from 107 illustrators at the forefront of the industry. Each active artist selected three illustrators they admire, and their comments are published alongside the works. The selection spans a wide range of artists across countries, generations, and styles, making it a compelling read, complete with the reasons for each choice.
Furthermore, this issue includes interviews with four magazine art directors who work with illustrators daily. They discuss the illustrators they find 'amazing' and what they value in magazine creation.
Befitting a milestone 250th issue, the magazine has gained support from a wide audience, including illustrators, designers, and editors, as a collectible volume that documents the current illustration scene.
Selectors for 'This Illustrator is Amazing!' (Honorifics omitted, in order of appearance):
IC4DESIGN, Aka, Hana Akiyama, Aketarashirome, agoera, Kenji Asazuma, Marie Asaba, Kohei Ashino, A-メリカ, Ayako Ishiguro, Hikaru Ichijo, Hiroyuki Izutsu, Ito Hamster, Inunco, Ilya Kuvshinov, Tadahiro Uesugi, Masami Ushikubo, Kazuhisa Urakami (Tokyo Melonboy), Taro Uryu, Hisashi Eguchi, Ayami Shioya, Masamichi Oikawa, Ohkawara, Tsugumi Okubo, Ryu Okubo, Yosuke Oomomo, Okatoka, Kensuke Okano, Hitoshi Odajima, Toru Kageyama, Kashiwai, Eri Kamei, Takuya Kawaguchi, Shunichi Kawasaki, Tatsuro Kiuchi, Heisuke Kitazawa, Inori Kito, Kirisaki, killdisco, Jun Kumaori, Kiyoshi Kuroda, Gemi, Gerende, Amigos Koike, Hinako Goto, Koki Saito, Yusuke Saito, Chiharu Sakazaki, Shunsuke Satake, Hattaro Shinano, Ai Shinomiya, JUN OSON, Suzie Amakane, TAO, Chiaki Takasugi, Kintaro Takahashi, Masaki Takahashi, Chika Takei, Kon Tateya, Minoru Tanibata, Masatoshi Tabuchi, Kyoko Tange, Takeo Chikatsu, Naotake Tsuchiya, Jun Tsuzuki, Yukinori Dehara, Junzo Terada, Tonbo Sensei, Kano Nakajima, nakaban, Takashi Nakamura, Yusuke Nakamura, Natsume Sanchi, Naffy, Tsuchika Nishimura, Hironori Nishiyama, Yukiko Ninomiya, KAME HASHI, Hikosaka Mokuhan Kobo, Hinano, 100%ORANGE, Toshikazu Hirai, Hiromichiito, fancomi, POOL, Toshiyuki Fukuda, Hiromi Matsuo, Miho Matsuno, Mika Pikazo, Sora Mizusawa, Minahamu, Tatsu Mineshishi, Ai Miyoshi, millitsuka, Hideyasu Moto, Tomoyuki Yanagi, Keiji Yano, Taro Yabe, Sugio Yamazaki, Ree Yamamura, Miki Yamamoto, Yua, Megumi Yoshizane, Seiji Yoshida, Mai Yoneyama, Tetsuya Kitada.
Featured Art Directors:
Asami Sato ('Bungei' Art Director), Jun Kawana ('Gunzo' Art Director), Shohei Yoshida ('Kurashi no Techo' Art Director), Michiyo Miyako ('MONKEY' & 'Coyote' Art Director).
'Illustration No. 250' Table of Contents:
[Special Feature] This Illustrator is Amazing!
[Interview] 'Amazing Illustrators' from the Perspective of Magazine Art Directors
[Interview] Hearing from Cover Art Director Akiko Okubo: The 'Shukan Bunshun' Cover Renewal
[Roundtable] Anonymous Talk by Illustrators: 'Work Troubles Edition'
Results of the 43rd Annual The Choice Award
[Book Specifications]
Title: Illustration June 2026 Issue (No. 250)
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Format: Modified A4, 118 pages
Price: 1,700 JPY + tax
Publisher: Genkosha Co., Ltd.
JAN: 4912016790669
Amazon Store Page: https://amzn.to/4e9xZD3