The animation work "Angel's Egg," with concept, screenplay, and direction by Mamoru Oshii (known for "GHOST IN THE SHELL"), and concept and art direction by Yoshitaka Amano (famous for the "Final Fantasy" series), is a legendary piece that has finally been reissued in the definitive book "THE ART OF Angel's Egg."
Originally published in 1986 and revised in 2004, this book encapsulates the world of "Angel's Egg" with original illustrations, filmmaking insights, and image boards. Released as an OVA in 1985, "Angel's Egg" is a mythical collaboration between the genius Mamoru Oshii, who has consistently redefined the norms of anime and film with works like "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer," "GHOST IN THE SHELL," and "Innocence," and Yoshitaka Amano, who later became a globally acclaimed illustrator. The work is constructed with an austere style—nearly monochromatic colors, minimal dialogue, unusually long takes, and approximately 400 cuts, which is about one-third of a typical animation. This approach deeply reflects the theme of "doubt about self-existence," a recurring motif in all of Oshii's works. For Oshii, this was his first original piece and undoubtedly marks an important starting point in his career as a creator.