Naoyuki Katoh / 加藤 直之 - Part 1: 1988-1993twitter.com/naoyukikatohnaokatoh.cocolog-nif
Naoyuki Katoh / 加藤 直之 - Part 1: 1988-1993https://twitter.com/naoyukikatohhttp://naokatoh.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/Old website (not archived):http://homepage2.nifty.com/NaoKatoh/Illustrator who became famous in the early 70s thanks to his work on the SF series Ginga Eiyū Densetsu for which he also designed spaceships. Some of his designs were later reused in a few eponymous games.He also worked on the card game series Culdcept for which he provided the main illustrations. Although he worked on the first episode, he started illustrating cards with the 2nd episode. Some of his card illustrations were reused in later episodes.He is a regular contributor to SF Magazine, a Japanese magazine started in 1960 which sometimes talk about video games –the July 2010 issue was dedicated to the Metal Gear series. Part 2:http://videogamesdensetsu.tumblr.com/post/173763570455/naoyuki-katoh-%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4-%E7%9B%B4%E4%B9%8B-part-2-2001-other-videoPart 3:http://videogamesdensetsu.tumblr.com/post/173763652985/naoyuki-katoh-%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4-%E7%9B%B4%E4%B9%8B-part-3-msx-magazine-coverCuldcept illustrations Part 1:http://videogamesdensetsu.tumblr.com/post/173763443490/illustrations-created-by-naoyuki-katoh-%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4-%E7%9B%B4%E4%B9%8B-forCuldcept Illustrations Part 2:http://videogamesdensetsu.tumblr.com/post/173763455860/illustrations-created-by-naoyuki-katoh-%E5%8A%A0%E8%97%A4-%E7%9B%B4%E4%B9%8B-for Games pictured above:1) R-Type (MSX - 1988) cover art 2-3) Gdleen : Digan no Maseki / ガデュリン - ディガンの魔石 (PC-88, PC-98, MSX2 - 1988) art director, illustration4) Guardic Gaiden / ガーディック外伝, AKA The Guardian Legend (Famicom - 1988) Japanese cover5) Ginga Eiyū Densetsu II: Space War Simulation / 銀河英雄伝説II: Space War Simulation (MSX2, Pc-88, PC-98, X68000 - 1990) Illustration6) Legion / レギオン (PC Engine CD - 1990) cover art7) Moon Dancer: Yōsei-ō no Kikan / ムーンダンサー 妖精王の帰還 (Mega Drive - 1990 - cancelled) illustration8) Super Aleste / スーパーアレスタ (SFC - 1992) Japanese cover art9) Chō Gojira / 超ゴジラ, AKA Super Godzilla (SFC - 1993) promotional illustration10) Laser Squad - Uchuu Kaiheitai / レーザースカッド ～宇宙海兵隊～ (PC-98 - 1993) promotional illustrationGames he has worked on:Chō Gojira / 超ゴジラ, AKA Super Godzilla (SFC - 1993) promotional illustrationCuldcept / カルドセプト (Saturn - 1997) background illustrations, promotional illustration, manual illustrationsCuldcept II / カルドセプトII (Dreamcast - 2001) cover art, card illustrationsCuldcept Second Expansion / カルドセプト セカンド エキスパンション (PS2 - 2002) cover artCuldcept DS / カルドセプト DS (DS - 2008) cover artCuldcept Revolt / カルドセプト リボルト (3DS - 2016) card illustrations (with others)Culdcept Saga / カルドセプト サーガ (Xbox 360 - 2006) card illustrations (with others)Gdleen : Digan no Maseki / ガデュリン - ディガンの魔石 (PC-88, PC-98, MSX2 - 1988) art director, illustrationGinga Eiyū Densetsu II: Space War Simulation / 銀河英雄伝説II: Space War Simulation (MSX2, Pc-88, PC-98, X68000 - 1990) IllustrationGuardic Gaiden / ガーディック外伝, AKA The Guardian Legend (Famicom - 1988) Japanese coverLaser Squad - Uchuu Kaiheitai / レーザースカッド ～宇宙海兵隊～ (PC-98 - 1993) promotional illustrationLegion / レギオン (PC Engine CD - 1990) cover artMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Premium Package / メタルギアソリッド2 サンズ・オブ・リバティ プレミアムパッケージ (PS2 - 2001) illustration Moon Dancer: Yōsei-ō no Kikan / ムーンダンサー 妖精王の帰還 (Mega Drive - 1990 - cancelled) illustrationR-Type (MSX - 1988) cover art Super Aleste / スーパーアレスタ (SFC - 1992) Japanese cover artOther video game related works:Culdcept Expansion Official perfect guide / カルドセプトセカンドエキスパンション 公式完全ガイド (Guide book - 1999) cover artCuldcept II Expansion Official perfect guide / カルドセプトセカンドエキスパンション 公式完全ガイド (Guide book - 2002) cover artCuldcept Memorial Works / カルドセプト メモリアルワークス (artbook - 2013) cover artCuldcept Second kōshiki kanzen Guide / カルドセプト セカンド 公式完全ガイド (guide book - 2001) cover artMSX Magazine (from September 1990 to October 1991)SF Gaka Katō Naoyuki / SF画家 加藤直之 (artbook - 2007) featuring some of his VG related works (MSX Magazine, Metal Gear Solid 2, Guardic Gaiden, etc.)Sources:http://ourstarblazers.com/vault/527/https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/加藤直之Chō Gojira: advertCuldcept DShttps://www.culdcept.com/products/cd_ds_dx/Culdcept Memorial Workshttp://hobbyjapan.co.jp/culdcept/Culdcept serieshttp://www.culdceptcentral.com/Gdleen : Digan no Maseki: in-game creditsGinga Eiyū Densetsu:http://blog.livedoor.jp/gkky/archives/51703042.htmlGinga Eiyū Densetsu II: advertGuardic Gaiden https://twitter.com/NaoyukiKatoh/status/396299349740638208Laser Squad: advertLegion: coverLive painting Yamato 2202https://twitter.com/NaoyukiKatoh/status/847002169060610049Metal Gear Solid 2:http://halcyonrealms.com/art/katoh-naoyuki-sci-fi-artist-volume-2-book-review/https://twitter.com/NaoyukiKatoh/status/955741635303718914Moon Dancer: Beep! Mega Drive, March 1990MSX Magazine:http://archive.org/details/msxmagazinejp?and%5B%5D=subject%3A%22Char%22&sort=titleSorterR-Type: coverSuper Aleste: advert -- source link
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