To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its production and the theatrical release of its 4K remaster, a new style of visual book for Mamoru Oshii’s 1985 animated masterpiece, Angel’s Egg, is set to be released. Titled Angel’s Egg THE VISUAL COLLECTION, the book will be published by Two Virgins Inc. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Since its original release, the film has cultivated a fervent cult following for its unique and enigmatic worldview.
This forthcoming book presents an unprecedented format, combining stunning high-definition stills from the 4K remastered film with newly written epigrams (short poems) by director Mamoru Oshii himself.
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A Fusion of 100 Select 4K Remastered Stills and Original Epigrams by Mamoru Oshii
Angel’s Egg THE VISUAL COLLECTION is a new endeavor to delve into the core of the work, structured around three key elements:
- 100 carefully selected scene stills from the 4K remastered feature.
- 100 epigrams (short poems and aphorisms) penned by director Mamoru Oshii to accompany each still.
- 100 detailed interview segments with Oshii, exploring the background of each selected cut.
The content will be presented in a Japanese-English bilingual format, making it accessible to fans both in Japan and internationally. To maximize the visual impact of each frame, the book is designed in a landscape B5 format with horizontal binding, dedicating a full page to each still. Printed in full color with high-definition quality, it allows readers to re-experience the film’s distinctive atmosphere and visual beauty.
A Volume That Probes the Mysteries of its Perplexing Narrative
While Angel’s Egg has been lauded for its high artistry, it is also renowned for its narrative ambiguity. This book is the first of its kind to offer a glimpse into the director’s thoughts and imagination at the time of production through his own words and detailed interviews accompanying each scene—elements that are difficult to decipher from the visuals alone.
Will this volume help unravel the countless metaphors and mysteries, such as the iconic red sky, the green orb, the ruins, and the tanks? Or will it lead the reader into a new labyrinth of fascination? For fans of Mamoru Oshii’s work and enthusiasts of animation and cinema, this is undoubtedly an essential acquisition.
Book Information
- Title: Angel’s Egg THE VISUAL COLLECTION
- Author: Mamoru Oshii
- Price: ¥3,960 (¥3,600 + tax)
- Specifications: B5 landscape format (182mm x 257mm), softcover, PUR binding, 120 pages (full color), bilingual (Japanese/English)
- ISBN: 978-4-86791-064-1
- Scheduled Release Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
- Amazon Pre-order Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4867910643
Special Hardcover Edition with Mamoru Oshii’s Autograph Also Scheduled for Release
In addition to the standard softcover edition, a limited-run special hardcover edition featuring a hand-signed autograph by director Mamoru Oshii is also planned for a simultaneous release. Further details regarding the book’s specifications, price, and sales method will be announced at a later date.