Marina Shirakawa | Nopperabō | Onna Yokai | Mixed Media color painting | 1986 Elf 17 it follows the eponymous swordsman

it follows the eponymous swordsman and gunfighter Kennosuke Yaguruma in his battle against the “Emperor of the Night

rather than the inexpensive 30 JPY red-cover editions

giving it a warmth and familiarity that resonated strongly with newspaper readers

Nagashima became deeply involved in the emerging manga community

hybrid epic where tradition and technology collide under Horie’s deft hand

Marina Shirakawa | Nopperabō | Onna Yokai | Mixed Media color painting | 1986 Elf 17 it follows the eponymous swordsmanSize : 26 x 36,5 cm Mixed Media Good condition The Faceless Figure (Nopperab): The central woman in the green kimono is a Nopperab (). These spirits appear completely human from behind or a distance, but when they turn around, they wipe their hands across their faces to reveal a smooth, featureless blank void. Their primary motive is simply to terrify unsuspecting travelers The Burning Paper Lantern on the ground is a direct nod to the Chchin obake