Oh! Fun facts! 2:45 - all those are only part of his artwork...he keeps every single piece of illustrations/char designs he makes because he says each feels like it's a child of his. Rarely has he ever given any away. #2: he used to be somewhat of a procrastinator. When he first was hired by square to make character designs, theyd come to his house to pick up the art and he'd make them wait by serving them tea and talking to them while he rapidly made the characters. Square was delighted by his work(and impressed he could pull it out so quickly) that they didn't mind lol

@yaritzacuevas2965

4 жыл бұрын

Lol me

@Robersora

4 жыл бұрын

The square of the former days was very much a ragtag team of superbly creative people, sadly the company collapsed unto itself over its own outgrown ambitions in 2000.

@internetsummoner

4 жыл бұрын

What great tidbits ! Thanks

@MoonDragon82

3 жыл бұрын

I met him one day, when he came to visit campus. Everyone must have been on deadlines (others told me later they were sad they missed it or didn’t even know about it), because his event was (strangely) only partially filled during that day. I spoke to him, and he drew an image in black and white on the back of one of my own mini drawings on bristol board (I didn’t have any other paper, or a copy of his book) in the mini portfolio I had with me. I consider it quite the honor he made the drawing for me as a gift, considering the above, Lola Lola. He was quite thoughtful!

@elizabeth4689

3 жыл бұрын

"somewhat" of a procrastinator I aspire to his talents that he could pull that stunt off

Seeing this interviews of people that I admire since childhood, accessible for foreigners... Thank you so much for your work

@Debris001A

4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. These videos are a real contribution to culture.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, we're glad to be able to share these glimpses in Japan's creative minds.

@harryevans2042

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! So great to see his beautiful work gain more recognition globally, like his recent work with Vogue

@DanPeal1

4 жыл бұрын

This channel is the best thing I found in 2020

@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat

4 жыл бұрын

：０

“A mano” in spanish means “by hand” he was born for this :0

@helenkeller9182

4 жыл бұрын

That's incredible!

@dominicdcocco3361

3 жыл бұрын

jeje, ahora que lo dices me he dado cuenta. Vaya coincidencia.

@marcnezahualcoyotl4232

3 жыл бұрын

Así es, y le queda perfecto! 👍

@juliandavidac

3 жыл бұрын

Jajajajajajajaja A mano ✋

@pedroferraz7412

3 жыл бұрын

In portugues(Brazil) "A mano" Means when you friend or people who are close to you do something that make you feel bored... Like -ah Man! -Damm dude They really means that. ;)

After studying art in college, I’ve been having a hard time to find flow in my process. I feel better about my art then before learning about the art principles in school. I come back to this video because Mr. Amano’s process helps me remember the feeling of that flow. There’s something raw and beautiful about his work.

@Coffeishellagudfam

5 ай бұрын

It’s been 2 years and even if nothing has changed visually or physically, I hope that your growth and creativity never ceases to exist and blossom. Artists are extremely under appreciated in todays world, my grandfather and great grandfather were artists and my father, after art school, was too depressed to continue his art. Seeing his passion die over years has taught me to always appreciate the beauty of art and artistic expression. Please never give up on art and creat great things, if you genuinely lost the passion that’s okay you don’t have to continue. But if your inspired and willed to do it but lack motivation, I hope you find it again in this lifetime.

Amano seems to have healthy boundaries towards his own art. When I listen to him it feels like he doesn't know what's happening when he draws but is still doing it with his whole heart and soul. I wish I knew how he does that.

@GameArts1

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, Yoshitaka Amano's ability to translate his imaginative visions directly onto paper is indeed remarkable. It's a rare talent that not only showcases his skill but also grants him a sense of freedom in his artistic expression. This efficiency and freedom allow him to create art that truly captivates and transports viewers into the fantastical worlds of his imagination.

@fionatsang9353

Ай бұрын

Artist Paul Klee referred to the drawing process as 'taking a line for a walk'. You often start in a general direction with no idea where you're going, just keep moving and see where you end up. Amano seems very comfortable with starting in front of a blank sheet of paper and taking that sow wander into the unknown

i'm still praying we one day get a new final fantasy that actually tries to replicate or directly translate amano's ethereal style instead of just using it as a jumping off point for general visual design.

@RariettyC

4 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment the same thing. Imagine if Square experimented with new art styles to differentiate each new iteration of the series (a la like Nintendo does with Zelda)? The difference between FF9 and the other games was probably the biggest 3D artistic leap we've gotten, but there is so much potential to dip into new techniques rather than reiterating the same art design philosophy over the last two decades. Like, I'm playing Okami right now, and I can only imagine how gorgeous a AAA game with a similar style would be.

@Mtungawimbo

4 жыл бұрын

I think they should remake FFVI in the sense of Amanos style

@ghostsystem7257

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this. Squaresoft and Square Enix are just two totally different entities. The beauty and simplicity of the older games is now lost to overly-detailed sharp graphics, voice acting and cut scenes.

@vonpotatostein

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mtungawimbo Only if they promise not to bring Nomura anywhere near the project...

@Daemonpool65

4 жыл бұрын

The closest thing I've ever seen to Amano's style being rendered with today's engines is Omega M in FFXIV. My God, the 3d model team did a stellar job on him. I remember my jaw dropping seeing Amano's style brought to life like that.

I am unable to adequately express how much his artwork meant to my conception of Final Fantasy. The FFVI manual and strategy guide artwork, especially combined with Uematsu's music, took my 11 year old imagination to places only hinted at by those adorable character sprites. I can still barely put it into words. Glad to see he's still at it!

@aza.ak1ra

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Martens 100% truth.

@aza.ak1ra

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Martens Not many other series or games of which the artworks have such a strong bond with the feeling of game itself.

@tehrinny7031

3 жыл бұрын

Same. The FFVI manual was my first encounter with Amano's work and Uematsu's music. I was 12. It still inspires me today. I've bought artbooks, bought cd's, went to concerts, cosplayed versions of his illustrations. I've done some of those "draw your character in different styles" memes and used Amano's style as one of them (it's a lot of fun to mimic).

@okidokidraws

3 жыл бұрын

Final Fantasy 6 / 3 is still one of my favorites epically for character design. People who've only played 7 and plus are not true fans until they seen the classics.

@JaxieWorld

3 ай бұрын

Stop using my words 😭😭😭💔🌈 this is exactly my entrance to the amano universe. FF VI manual 🩷

It blows my mind that this one man has single handedly inspired one of the most iconic jrpg series of all time. And he basically just does cover art and character design. His actual images aren't in most of the productions they are produced for, and yet his cover art is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen and his character designs permeate every title. Ps. I LOVE Angel's Egg.

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@musabhussein3201

4 жыл бұрын

can you add arabig subtitles 🙏🙏🙏

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we are not Arabic speakers, but maybe someone from the community will help!

@AmandaGainsborough

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and portuguese subtitles. Amano is a genius!

@moisescorral8297

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gottalearnjapanese5302

4 жыл бұрын

Would be great if you could add Japanese subs. ❤️

Such raw talent fueled by so much passion. His artwork is like nothing else I’ve ever seen. They look like dreams on paper/canvas.

@kusanag1820

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah his artstyle is very rare.

@YenPeregrine

Жыл бұрын

There aren't many artists that build an entire world that feels so plucked out of a dream. Amano's my favorite. If you like him there's an American artist Winsor McCay that feels very much like a post-steampunk version of Amano

@oddysay

Жыл бұрын

@@YenPeregrine ill check him out just started a study of amano ! trying master his dream like style

I relate to him so much when he said that till now he doesn't know what's his style, I've been drawing for quite awhile and I don't seem to have a touch, like my illustrations keep getting different each time, but as he said drawing what we feel like it is probably more important

@halfvader8015

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah don't stress about it too much. And many who say they have a style in reality have a look that's defined by their limitations as artists/lack of draughtsmanship. Going for an intentional aesthetic is something else again.

To me, Amano's style has such a surreal, dreamlike quality. There's this energy and emotion to his work that's hard to describe, but it exists there, flowing freely and vividly through each of his works.

@axelisolet3196

2 жыл бұрын

He actually did some covers for Sandman. So the dreamlike quality description of yours fits even more.

ok his office is like the coolest on the planet lol

@aza.ak1ra

4 жыл бұрын

Koseiku Right? It's like this space is an expression of his mind and personality.

Beautiful. He is just...basically everything an artist wants to naturally be. It seems that he was born to it. Just beautiful.

great job guys Yoshitaka Amano is a legend among legends.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm so glad you got Amano! He's practically the reason I started drawing. I've been in love with his art since I was 10 years old.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@oddysay

Жыл бұрын

would love to see your drawings sometime come show us !

I practically worship this guy! He's one of my absolute favorite artists.

Thank you, uploader! For Westerners who want an English book of his art work, I highly recommend "Worlds of Amano" which was first published in 2007 or Fairies, as well as all the "The Sky: Art of Final Fantasy" books (there are 3 total I believe). Some of these are available to read online & purchase. Many modern games designers pay tribute to Amano's style, a good example being Ubisoft's "Child of Light" (2014) where the movement of the protagonists' flowing hair was specifically based on Amano's linework

We need a 10 hour long miniseries covering his life and body of work

😯 Amano was one of the co-creators of the film Tenshi no Tamago (1985), a drawing appeared with the protagonist in 03:04. I really appreciate his work. (thanks from Brazil for this channel)

Amano is one of my favorite artists, I saw his artwork firs time when finding beautiful artworks about Vampire Hunter D. His illustrations decorate the light novel book's covers and stunning ink illustrations potray scenes of the stories. His character designs and illustrations are just amazing.

@ymelshka

4 жыл бұрын

omg finally someone mention vampire hunter D. classic beauty.

I remember going to his art gallery a few years back. I was amazed at all the different mediums he used to show his work. I had only known him for his animated movies like Vampire Hunter D and the Final Fantasy series. I got to meet him and he said that he was always trying different styles so that he wouldn't lose interest.

This whole video made me smile. As a fresh architect, I feel restless these days. I don't know my style or if i'm doing the right thing. Now i know none of that matters, just do what you love. Don't overthink too much. Just do something that you enjoy. This reminds me to go back to the first time i start my design journey : my love to create things. Thank you so much for sharing this !

It’s mind-blowing seeing him go through endless stacks of his illustrations.... each sketch & drawing probably worth multiple thousands of dollars 🤯

His passion for his work is palpable. Breathtaking.

Amano's work perfectly mixes traditional Japanese style with the themes of contemporary western fantasy. One of my favourite artists.

Amano's work is on another level, and so inspiring! Angel's Egg is incredibly stunning visually. What a world he's created. (also FF artwork, Vampire Hunter D, etc...)

omg so happy to see amano on this channel!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 🙏

@hikari69

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a big fan of your edits yotsu

@tawfique1283

3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel

So freaking humble! Literally just pure passion. Love seeing artists like these, where they didn’t strive to get attention, when artists create for the sake of just creating.

I come back to this video every month or so and watch it a few times. Just a beautifully shot and composed video. It makes me feel good. Thank you for your work.

What a legend. For someone to just conjure up such stunning creations is nothing short of truly special. This man is deeply rooted in what video games are today and thanks to him we've fallen in love with wonderful characters and a truly stunning art style. Amazing video, thank you.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind word!

Final Fantasy means so much to me. The original FFI was my first encounter with the series, and I've been a fan ever since. I know it won't happen, but if I could ever meet and shake Yoshitaka Amano-sensei's or Nobuo Uematsu-sensei's hand, I would get super emotional... despite the fact I'm almost 40. The music and art of this series have special places in my heart. Always will!

いまだ人生の中で大きなウェイトを占める絵を描いていただけた作家です FFは元よりあらゆるファンタジー黎明期を支えてきた功績は今なお自分の心に強く印象づいています

Angel's Egg!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

😇🥚

@strawbebbiejam

4 жыл бұрын

such a good movie!

@lucydream64

4 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD NOW IT MAKES SENSE

@kejiri3593

3 жыл бұрын

oof that was depressing movie :(. I wish Square made Final Fantasy in 3D, or art for one with Amano again. Would be interesting to see how it would turn out. Unless Square enix decides to remake some older games in modern day 3D.

As much as I like Nomura's artstyle, he'll never be on the level of Amano to me. His works all have this weird ethereal look is just impossible to replicate. To this day my phone's wallpaper has been a crop of Terra in her magitek armor overlooking a city drawn in amano's style from his japan book.

@thepuppetmaster9284

4 жыл бұрын

Completely different artstyle between Nomura and Amano. That’s like comparing Van Gogh with Michelangelo. Both are great artist and we should keep it at that.

@davidesavio190

4 жыл бұрын

I think they're just two different styles. Nomura style is more Manga-like (he wanted to be a mangaka in his youth) and Amano style is like more artistic, his works almost reminds me of an oniric experience. I love them both but I don't think is right to say that one is better than the other. They're just different artists with different styles.

@joshwalden7216

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same background on my phone! Amano is number one. Cheers!

@santus07

4 жыл бұрын

Nomura concepts are way more diferent. I always think that he is more an Stylist than a creator. No one can change a design like Nomura , and still be able to see other people's work on int.

@mimicinabox2547

4 жыл бұрын

If i have to compare, Yoshitaka Amano is like Yoji Shinkawa for Konami. Whenever you see their artworks, you'll always think "OH! Final Fantasy!" or "Metal Gear Solid!".

Amano is a legend, his artwork is absolutely incredible

I love that: I dont know what my style is, maybe that’s my style.

This interview is as great as it is frustratingly short !

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This man is a legend in FF arts. Thank you Mr. Amano San.

O trabalho de vocês é fantástico! Obrigado pelo vídeo e pela legenda

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Obrigado por assistir!

作家の、特に絵描きの作業風景はいつみても興味深く面白いなあ！

Love Amano he's one of my inspirations to do art I love his style and all the details no matter how big or small the work is. I think the hard part for most of us today is probably being compared to other people any time you draw something even if you never heard of something people always go it looks like such and such. I think more people should appreciate the artists work rather then constantly comparing it to some one else.

Огромное спасибо за русские субтитры!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо за просмотр!

He says he doesn't have a style, yet he has one of the most recognizable styles. I always liked how he draws the eyes.

@iamtoxic4663

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Angel's egg was the first work of his that i saw and the eyes sticked with me since then!

Im loving this. Amano is my favourite videogame concept artist , and to get to know more of his way of work is a blessing. People like this are masters of this day and era. They teach so much with only a song, a video, a piece of paper etc.

Yoshitaka Amano is truly a Gifted Man . His view and his talent are true inspiration to me , even though i'm not an artist with the brush . I truly wish the best for him and his paintings.

i’m an aspiring video game artist, and i used to look at different concept art for western video games. i’ve never played final fantasy but i saw his work for the game while researching and was immediately captivated by how different his style was to the concept art i’ve seen. it’s really dreamlike and fantastical and just so beautiful!!

Thank you. I love this man, and I want to know everything I can about him. He's a modern art genius and deserves more than anyone alive today to be in the art history books.

This man is a huge part of my childhood. Thank you for this documentary.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This guy is top tier artist of the 20th century.

Thank you so so very much for sharing your gift with all of us on this earth. Your characters reach out and touch all of us. Your Imagination supersedes you. Your patience and expression of your artwork are just absolutely magnificent. Arigato. ^^

This interview video is so well-made! Kudos to the production team and whoever is behind this.

I love his art so much! Read his biography right away when it came out and got to see some more of his art and how he has maintained his style from the very beginning 💙 thank you for this mini documentary! I hope I get to see an exhibition of his art irl sometime in my life !

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind word 🙏

I have so much appreciation for artists that can dedicate their talents to bringing these worlds, creatures and characters to life. Amano has had a legendary career.

When times get better, i hope they do an episode with Akihiko Yoshida who made art for games like Final Fantasy XII and the Bravely Default series

@aza.ak1ra

4 жыл бұрын

Quadraxis Yes! Another genius illustrator. His art direction for Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy Tactics and FF XII is unparalleled.

@scarlet8078

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this. His art has a "charm" & universal appeal which is also the case with Amano. Both of those artists' work is adored in the West which is a testament to their skill & that they've absorbed so many different types of art & masters & yet created a style all their own which is enjoyed worldwide

@gaivsvalerivs5818

3 жыл бұрын

@@aza.ak1ra Don´t forget about The four heroes of light.

i have nothing but immense respect and admiration for this man. the whole body of his works is a marvel, simply a pleasure to behold. yoshitaka amano is one of the most fascinating, unique artist of our time, and his influence on design in video games will stay with us for a long time. great video as usual. i am as always in love with your composition work and pacing. every frame and shot feel meaningful and manage to convey a pleasant, inviting atmosphere. the subtle soundtrack fits well the pensive feeling of the video. splendid work, thank you :)

@ArchipelDocumentaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it means a lot!

His artstyle is so pretty, really love how he puts colours together. Besides that, its the timelessness of his works that truly impress me. Thank you guys for uploading this!

Que maravilloso; que talento; todo un Maestro...!!!

I feel instantly entranced when I see his works. They’re so flowy and have a liquid quality to them that no one else could ever hope to replicate

His office is sick man! He is such a legend!

Muchas gracias por todos estos documentales, me dan la vida.

i first seen yoshitaka amano at crunchyroll expo 2017, it was a wonderful experience, i didnt get to talk to him, but i seen him draw, i was amazed, wow, the dude inks flawlessly, its almost like hes so appreciated that it just feel off the page from his hands, i have been very inspired for most of my life from this man, final fantasy is like this inspiring thing that i have not just in my video game console but in my soul too thanks to him and square enix, i even think my ideal woman is someone like tifa lockheart or rinoa. final fantasy shaped my interests as a person and made me a better person who values the right people and video games and other interests.

Thanks for the videos! watching those masters is such an ispiration for us artists and people that just admire arts! 👏🏻👏🏻

He is so relaxing and calm. It's such a difference when I see japanese manga artist struggling and being in stress constantly.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

3 жыл бұрын

Wisdom comes with experience :)

One great minuscule pleasure for me is watching artists of any kind in their studios showing their art and process ! It brings me happiness and inspiration !

In our Visual Arts subject, we needed to write a research of our favorite artist, and i picked him. Hes a very cool guy

I knew I had to click in to watch as soon as it appeared on my feed. A fantastic video from a fantastic KZread channel!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind word!

You are a great designer that I really admire. I especially like the works of Final Fantasy 6

What an incredible and insightful artist. Bravo!

Thank you for making these

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Studied many artists, but never saw one who awed me as much as this master

Such gorgeous stuff. I can't get over that strange quality in Amano's work. Final fantasy would lose all artistic identity without him.

This channel is priceless. 🙏Thank u for allowing us a look into the lives of these incredible artists.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind word!

Thank you for all your invaluable work interviewing the masters. To leave this insight into their works for generations present and future is an accomplishment few little can boast of.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind word, we really think that there is more than can be done. We had this idea of making Archipel an "archive" log of Japan's creative minds, which is still something we want to pursue.

Thank you so much for making these videos. Really.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy!

Your voice is so calm and fluid. Tank you very much.

Wow! He is one of my art idols from the game industry. Thank you very much for make this amazing mini-doc and share with the world :D

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for this interview, i didn't know how much I need it until I saw it

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help :)

This man's work inspire me so much

And I was just now playing FInal Fantasy 7 to. Yoshitaka Amano is one of my favorite artists of all time.

Very very thank you so much for yoshitaka amano... 🙏🙏

Amazing work, great to see Amano still evolving too. Keep up the good workl

thank you for this. i'm mesmerized by the fine flowing lines of amano's work

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amano has always been a huge influence on my artistic journey. Its wonderful seeing him work in his studio! Seeing those final fantasy illustrations I've seen through my whole life being held by amano on the original paper really struck a chord with me. I didn't realize how small some of those final fantasy character sheets were. To think that from such small, normal sheets of paper, he was able to to introduce millions to worlds he dreamed up is amazing. thank you for the interview!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

That basement floor with all his archives was quite impressive to say the least... Each drawer included many of our childhood memories. Thanks for watching!

Huge fan of this man's work!

Beautiful documentary! Thank you so much for your hard work!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

Thank you for showing us an interview of Amano. Shame it wasn't a longer video. I hope we see more video game illustrators in future. Keep it up, you guys are doing great!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing as always! You guys are my favorite channel on KZread!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Such a unique artist. I love his style. Thank you for interviewing him!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This was a really informative watch,did not know who made those amazing illustrations in the final fantasy games i played,but know i want to know more.

Truly, one of my favorite artists of all time.

Thank you for sharing this video 👌🏻🕊✨

@ArchipelDocumentaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

so glad that I found this channel

@ArchipelDocumentaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Muchas gracias por esta clase de vídeos!! ojala puedan seguir con otros mangakas y diseñadores!!

So much admiration. Thank you for this!

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amano's rendition of Elric of Melnibone is still one of my absolute favorites. This man is a beast and I can't thank you enough for this video, Archipel.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amano is my favorite artist ever and my biggest inspiration. I really want to thank him.

Thanks for sharing this. I remember seeing these illustrations as I grew up, pulling me into this world. Amano's a legend.

@ArchipelDocumentaries

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love him so much! He's one of my biggest inspirations!!!

I feel so happy and inspired after watching this with my morning coffee with the steady rain going outside. Ah, happy place