Meanwhile, the 'Shoujo' gallery showcases Amano's wildly popular feminine characters.

A bust of Vampire Hunter D appeared life size, as if he had jumped straight out of one of his novels. The paintings look physically imposing, exceeding the small dimensions of a game box or book cover. The many fabric patterns of Amano's paintings are even more entrancing in 3D. You can get up close and personal to art never published outside of Japan. I caught myself smiling as Vampire Hunter D began to blink and his flowing hair swayed back and forth. And what better venue for Amano's work than the vastness of the cosmos? His otherworldly compositions fit right in among the stars. The physical restrictions of a typical museum exhibit are no issue here. Projects like Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, and personal work take center stage. Curated like a retrospective, the paintings range from the 1980s to the present day. Although he has been exhibiting his original paintings since 1989, this exhibition marks his first venture into the digital realm. The VR Museum takes the artist's work off the printed page and into 3D. I've spent some time with two of the planned galleries: Vampire Hunter D and Girls' Exhibition: The initial 1.0 version will support Oculus and Vive, while the 2.0 version will add support for Valve Index and smartphones.Дisclaimer: I received an early review copy from the devs. A 20'x29' poster of the Final Fantasy X art 'Water Warrior' is available as an add-on to physical reward tiers. While Kickstarter backers have first access to the museum in May, a wider Steam launch is planned for later this year. The museum showcases over 100 paintings in this new format. So, the Yoshitaka Amano VR Museum was born, with the idea of converting his artwork into 3D for virtual reality. In 2021, his team began looking at alternatives. Kickstarter: Yoshitaka Amano's VR Museum: 'The largest official exhibition of iconic Amano's artwork, including Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D, transformed into 3D VR models.'Дue to the pandemic, Amano had to cancel several appearances and exhibitions.

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