An anime illustration book featuring more than 350 illustrations of Ichika, one of the heroines from the popular anime "The Quintessential Quintuplets," will be released on December 17. According to the Weekly Shonen Magazine editorial team, "reservations are booming," and some of the illustrations have been revealed ahead of time, showcasing Ichika in a vibrant yukata and striking a cat pose.

This art book series commemorates the fifth anniversary of the The Quintessential Quintuplets anime. It gathers illustrations created for various events, merchandise, and promotional campaigns, all curated to provide a fan-favorite collection dedicated to each character. The first volume is designed to immerse readers in all things Ichika, allowing fans to appreciate her charm on every page.

About the Ichika Art Book

The collection features artwork from "The Quintessential Quintuplets," "The Quintessential Quintuplets√," the movie "The Quintessential Quintuplets," "The Quintessential Quintuplets∼," and "The Quintessential Quintuplets⋆." The book is 360 pages and is priced at 2,200 yen. A book for each of the quintuplets is planned, with the second volume featuring Nino set for release on January 15 next year.

Background on The Quintessential Quintuplets

Originally serialized from 2017 to 2020 in Weekly Shonen Magazine, The Quintessential Quintuplets manga follows the story of a poor high school boy, Futaro Uesugi, who becomes the tutor to five very different, academically struggling quintuplets: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki. The manga has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it a beloved romantic comedy series. The anime, featuring top voice talent including Kana Hanazawa (Ichika) and Ayana Taketatsu (Nino), first aired in 2019, quickly capturing a global fanbase.

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