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It has been a year since Shingo Araki, the renowned Japanese animator, manga artist, and illustrator, passed away. Araki’s character designs and drawings in works such as Cutie Honey, The Rose of Versailles, and Saint Seiya earned him fame and a large fan following.
His anime drawings deeply influenced Japan's anime history, making him one of the most prominent figures in the industry.
In memory of Mr. Araki, an exhibition titled "Hitomi to Tamashii" (lit. eye and soul) opened in Akihabara on November 14 and runs until December 10. Aside from exhibiting his anime-related work, other manga and original illustrations are also on display, showcasing Araki’s multi-faceted talent. There is also merchandise on sale at the exhibition such as anniversary posters, clear files, pencil boards, T-shirts, eco-bags, the picture book "Araki Shingo 1939-2011 Hitomi to Tamashii", as well as his last manga "Sourire d'enfance" (lit. Childhood Smiles).
Official website for Hitomi to Tamashii: http://www.arakishingo.com/pc/special/
This article contains translated excerpts from http://animeanime.jp/article/2012/11/14/12070.html (Japanese).
