Megami MAGAZINE Creators Vol 237 min read
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter twenty-two issues of Megami Magazine Creators the publishers have decided to change things up. The content remains the same, but the dimensions have changed. It’s still A4-size in height, but it’s about one inch wider. It’s also more expensive—now ￥1200 an issue.
This issue includes a double-sided B2-size poster with Eiji Komatsu‘s art. While that is normally the only extra with the magazine there’s also a 24-page booklet with illustrations from previous Girl’s Style sections. Some of the artists are Shimada Humikane, LLO, Kanzaki Hiro, Takamichi, and Gayarou.
The inside starts out with a feature on Annindoufu’s art work. If you’re new to The iDOLMaSTER fandom you should check out Annindofu Illustration Works Brilliant Idol. It covers nearly all of the promotional art work. There are also illustrations by Sakura Akami & Mori Kohichiro, Tsukigami Lunar, Yamane Masato, Yumehito Ueda, and Seiryu.
The next 8-pages are previews and character illustrations for Atelier Meruru, followed by spreads for Quiz Academy and Eiji Komatsu’s poster illustration. The featured animator in this issue is Ogawara Haruo (大河原 晴男) with character designs from Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi and Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-.
There were five Girl’s Avenue artists featured in this issue with Mitsui Mana being the only artist contributing an original illustration. The other artists featured were Fruit Punch, Sato Satoru, Yukirin, and Kantaka, all with illustrations that were previously Girl’s Avenue posters in Megami Magazine.
The regular features are all here, like the Queen’s Blade and the preview for the next character. The “Flower Road” featured artist is Niwa, with a 4-page article and a new illustration. And Shaa’s closing illustration was in color. The Girl’s Avenue section in Megami Magazine Creators Vol. 23 was a bit of a let down and the Girl’s Style section was replaced by the booklet and The iDOLMaSTER works. Hopefully they’ll both be back in the next issue!
Title: Megami MAGAZINE Creators Vol 23 タイトル: メガミマガジンクリエイターズ vol.23 Author: Gakken Publishing Publication Date: 06/22/2011 Size: 98p NDL: https://id.ndl.go.jp/bib/000011245767
