:Yoshitaka Amano

Amano was born in Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, to Yoshio (1917–1962) and Kesano (née Fujimoto) Amano. He is the youngest child of four. Amano's father was a lacquer artist, specializing in traditional Suruga lacquerware.{{cite book |last1=Gorges |first1=Florent |title=Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography—Beyond the Fantasy |date=October 2018 |publisher=Dark Horse Books |location=Milwaukie, OR |isbn=978-1-5067-0753-2}}{{rp|pages=9–13}} As a young adolescent, Yoshitaka Amano was fascinated with drawing. In 1967, he began working in the animation department of Tatsunoko Productions, where he was introduced to the early Japanese anime movement.McCarter, Charles. [http://www.ex.org/4.7/04-feature_amano1.html Flights of Fantasy] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061003062020/http://www.ex.org/4.7/04-feature_amano1.html |date=October 3, 2006 }}; retrieved 2006-05-09.[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2002/081302c.html RPGamer interview.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105223440/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q3-2002/081302c.html |date=2016-11-05 }} Retrieved on 2006-09-16. His first paid project was for the Speed Racer anime franchise. He was a character designer for anime shows such as Time Bokan, Gatchaman, Tekkaman, and Honeybee Hutch.[http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=3&cId=3152237 1UP.com A Day in the Life of Yoshitaka Amano] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927215057/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=3&cId=3152237 |date=2007-09-27 }}; retrieved 2006-09-16.

In the 1960s, Amano was exposed to Western art styles through comic books, which he claims among his artistic roots. He has cited Neal Adams as his favorite comic book artist, noting that he would often purchase used comics based on Adams's cover artwork, only to be disappointed that the interior artist was different.[http://manga.about.com/od/mangaartistinterviews/a/YAmano.htm Q&A with Yoshitaka Amano] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519234506/http://manga.about.com/od/mangaartistinterviews/a/YAmano.htm |date=2009-05-19 }}; retrieved 2009-02-12. Amano was also fascinated by the art styles of psychedelic art and pop art of the West, particularly the work of American Pop artist Peter Max.Unno, Hiroshi. Amano: The Complete Prints of Yoshitaka Amano Collins Design: November 4, 2003. {{ISBN|0-06-056763-5}}. In the 1970s, Amano studied the artworks of the late 19th century and early 20th century European movement of Art Nouveau, as well as the Russian orientalists (Leon Bakst, Ivan Bilibin) and the ancient Japanese hand woodblock printing work of Ukiyo-e. Amano remained at Tatsunoko Productions until 1982.

During the 1980s, Amano concentrated on illustrations for science fiction and fantasy works. Combined with the influence of his prior experience in animation, this focus resulted in a personal style influenced by both modern surrealism and realism.

He left Tatsunoko Production and started his activities as a freelancer in 1982. He did illustration and cover page design of Kimaira series, written by Baku Yumemakura, from this year. In 1983, he illustrated the novel Demon City Shinjuku and the first in Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D novel series. He also worked as a character designer on the 1985 movie adaptation of Vampire Hunter D, which was one of the first anime movies to be released outside Japan. In interviews, however, Amano has stated that he was not pleased with the final product of the movie.{{cite web |url= http://www.thedivareview.com/Yoshitaka_Amano_Hideyuki_Kikuchi_Exclusive_Interview.htm |title= Yoshitaka Amano & Hideyuki Kikuchi Exclusive Interview |publisher= The Diva Review |date= 2008-09-27 |access-date= 2016-08-18 |archive-date= 2016-06-09 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160609090530/http://thedivareview.com/Yoshitaka_Amano_Hideyuki_Kikuchi_Exclusive_Interview.htm |url-status= live }}

His illustrations begin to be published in collections such as Maten in 1984.{{Cite web |title=Maten (Evil Universe) 1984 |url=http://www.amanosworld.com/html/biblio/bib1.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080212073645/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/biblio/bib1.html |archive-date=2008-02-12 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=Amano's World}} That year he drew the manga Amon Saga, written by Baku Yumemakura, which was later adapted into an OVA.

File:Final Fantasy X Amano.jpg, as with his science fiction and fantasy illustrations, is known for its wispy lines and vibrant use of color.]]

In 1987, Amano joined Square (now known as Square Enix) to work on a role-playing video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System: Final Fantasy. Amano produced conceptual design pieces for the game in both traditional and computer designed artwork.[https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2396111 ABC News The Genius Behind Final Fantasy.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629100627/http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2396111 |date=2011-06-29 }} Retrieved on 2006-09-16. At this time, he also worked for another video game company, Kure Software Koubou, producing box cover illustrations as well as some character designs. This work included designs for Kure's First Queen series.[http://www.kure.sakura.ne.jp Kure Software Koubou Official Homepage Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709082223/http://www.kure.sakura.ne.jp/ |date=2011-07-09 }}; retrieved 2010-05-01. Following Final Fantasy VI in 1994, he stepped down as the main character, image, and graphic designer of the series. He continued to provide promotional and character artwork for the following games and to design their title logos.[http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6266 Japan Vibes interview] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060511224321/http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6266 |date=May 11, 2006 }}; retrieved 2006-09-16.

Amano became the world's highest-earning artist in 1996, earning {{US$|40,000,000|1996|round=-6|long=no}} that year from sales of silk screens, lithographs and etchings based on his book illustrations. His work began receiving international recognition following the release of Final Fantasy VII in 1997.{{Cite magazine|last=Phipps|first=Lang|date=6 October 1997|title=Is Amano the Best Artist You've Never Heard Of?|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QugCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA46|magazine=New York Magazine|volume=30|issue=38|pages=45–48 (46)|issn=0028-7369|access-date=26 December 2021}} In 2006, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the former designer and creator of the Final Fantasy series, recruited Amano and composer Nobuo Uematsu to work on video games at Mistwalker.

Amano and Nobuo Uematsu worked together again on videogames like Fairy Fencer F at Compile Heart.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170810154352/https://www.vg247.com/2013/05/08/amano-uematsu-and-compile-heart-developing-fairy-fencer-f/ Amano, Uematsu and Compile Heart developing Fairy Fencer F.] Retrieved on 2013-05-08.

Amano's first exhibition, called "Hiten", was held in 1989 at Yurakucho Mullion in Tokyo, Japan.{{Cite web |title=Exhibitions |url=http://www.amanosworld.com/html/exhibitions.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202045709/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/exhibitions.html |archive-date=2008-12-02 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=Amano's World}} In 1990, he began to work as an artist and set designer for stage theater. His first work for theater was Tamasaburo Bando's Nayotake.

Beginning in 1995 with his work at the Biennale d'Orléans in France, he received increased recognition outside Japan. Further international exhibitions followed, including the 1999 "Hero" at the Angel Orensanz Foundation and the 1997 workshop and exhibition "Think Like Amano".{{Cite web |title=HERO Exhibition |url=http://www.amanosworld.com/html/shows/hero.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302120924/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/shows/hero.html |archive-date=2008-03-02 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=Amano's World}}{{Cite web |title=Think Like Amano |url=http://www.amanosworld.com/html/shows/thinklike.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216120946/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/shows/thinklike.html |archive-date=2008-02-16 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=Amano's World}}

In 1998, Amano appeared as Hiroshi in the movie New Rose Hotel, loosely based on the William Gibson short story of the same name.[http://www.combustiblecelluloid.com/2002/newrosehot.shtml Combustible Celluloid Movie Review New Rose Hotel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201085835/http://www.combustiblecelluloid.com/2002/newrosehot.shtml |date=2017-12-01 }}; retrieved 2006-09-16.

In 2000, Amano illustrated Neil Gaiman's The Sandman: The Dream Hunters,[http://archives.cnn.com/1999/books/reviews/12/23/sandman/ CNN Review "A dark tale of enduring charm"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106222732/http://archives.cnn.com/1999/books/reviews/12/23/sandman/ |date=2012-11-06 }}, December 23, 1999; retrieved 2006-09-16. which won several awards and was nominated for a Hugo Award. In 2001, Greg Rucka and Amano collaborated on another comic book tale, Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer.{{cite web|url=http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Comics&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=&obj_id=31718 |title=Cinescape Comics Book Review Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer |access-date=2006-09-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926010622/http://www.mania.com/elektra-wolverine-redeemer-1-3_article_31718.html |archive-date=2012-09-26 |url-status=dead }} His character designs were used in another Vampire Hunter D movie entitled Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. In 2006, the first volume of his HERO series was released by Boom! Studios. He was key visual and costume designer for movies written by Baku Yumemakura, including Onmyoji, Onmyoji 2, and Taitei no Ken.

He illustrated three album covers for the Japanese power metal band Galneryus: The Flag of Punishment (2003), Advance to the Fall (2005), and Beyond the End of Despair (2006).[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_code_banner.html?key=306037 cdjapan.co.jp Galneryus listing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070913074048/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_code_banner.html?key=306037 |date=2007-09-13 }}; retrieved 2006-09-16.

In 2004 Amano was asked by creative director GK Reid to create illustrations in collaboration with author Neil Gaiman and featuring David Bowie and Iman as sci-fi characters, for "The Return of the Thin White Duke" a portion of which were published in V Magazine.Christopher Borrelli. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-neil-gaiman-david-bowie-is-20141231-column.html "Neil Gaiman on his love for David Bowie"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421062632/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-neil-gaiman-david-bowie-is-20141231-column.html |date=2015-04-21 }}, ChicagoTribune.com; accessed July 28, 2015.

In 2008, Amano created an illustrated adaptation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Magic Flute, published by Radical Comics.[http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6602372.html From Vampires to Mozart] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210103117/http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6602372.html |date=2008-12-10 }}; retrieved 2008-12-13. He also collaborated with Christopher "mink" Morrison of Quentin Tarantino's A Band Apart production company, providing illustrations for the novel Shinjuku and Shinjuku Azul, as well as a third unannounced follow up and an online game, Shinjuku Nexus.[http://www.darkhorse.com/Press-Releases/1591/Experience-the-Mystery-and-Majesty-of-Amano-s-Shinjuku-7-25-08 Experience the Mystery and Majesty of Amano's Shinjuku] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009204835/http://www.darkhorse.com/Press-Releases/1591/Experience-the-Mystery-and-Majesty-of-Amano-s-Shinjuku-7-25-08 |date=2008-10-09 }}; retrieved 2009-02-12. He was the character designer for the 2009 Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion) TV special, directed by Gorō Taniguchi, to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Fuji Television and the 80th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's birth.[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-27/geass-taniguchi-ff-games-amano-on-new-jungle-emperor Geass' Taniguchi, FF Games' Amano on New Jungle Emperor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203113607/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-27/geass-taniguchi-ff-games-amano-on-new-jungle-emperor |date=2009-02-03 }}, January 27, 2009; retrieved February 12, 2009.

In 2010, following a small solo art exhibition tour titled "Devaloka" it was announced that Amano had established a film production company, Studio Devaloka, and would be directing a 3D anime titled Zan, with additional projects to be announced in the future. On December 15, 2010, the official website for the film, now titled Deva Zan, was unveiled, along with information concerning an upcoming press conference, to be held on December 21, 2010.[http://devazan.com Deva Zan official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219153842/http://devazan.com/ |date=2010-12-19 }}; accessed July 28, 2015. The roughly ten-minute-long conference revealed details about the project, including staff, as well as a short trailer for the film, which stylistically emulates the look of Amano's paintings.{{Cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201012/21037140.html |title=【イラスト追加】『FF』シリーズのイメージイラストなどを手掛ける天野喜孝氏が劇場用SFアニメを監督 |access-date=2010-12-21 |archive-date=2020-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217222339/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201012/21037140.html |url-status=live }}

In April 2012, an illustrated novel adaptation of the work was announced by Dark Horse Manga. To be released in January 2013, the novel will be Amano's debut as an author and will include over 240 original illustrations.[http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/914/dark-horse-manga-announcing-deva-zan Dark Horse Manga: Announcing Deva Zan!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626035254/http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/914/dark-horse-manga-announcing-deva-zan |date=2012-06-26 }}, darkhorse.com; accessed July 28, 2015. Despite a projected 2012 release date, Amano stated in an October 2012 interview that the animation project was still in its development and funding stages and may instead be realized as a TV series. The possibility of a video game adaptation was also mentioned.[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2012-10-29/interview-yoshitaka-amano Interview with Yoshitaka Amano] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103003544/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2012-10-29/interview-yoshitaka-amano |date=2012-11-03 }}, AnimeNetwork.com; October 29, 2012.

In 2013, Amano collaborated with Japanese rock star Hyde (L'Arc-en-Ciel/VAMPS) on an art exhibition titled Destiny and Decay: Nippon Evolution.[http://amanoxhyde.com/index.html Destiny and Decay: Nippon Evolution] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618062332/http://amanoxhyde.com/index.html |date=June 18, 2013 }}, amanoxhyde.com; accessed July 28, 2015.

On July 2, 2023, Amano appeared at Anime Expo to reveal the cover art for the classical single "Requiem" by rock artist Yoshiki.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=Anime Expo 2023 – YoshikiTalks About the Inspiration for His New Song and Writing Songs for Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2023/anime-expo/yoshiki-talks-about-the-inspiration-for-his-new-song-and-writing-songs-for-anime/.199773 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}

• Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (1972)
• Casshan (1973)
• Hurricane Polymar (1974)
• New Honeybee Hutch (1974)
• Time Bokan (1975)
• Yatterman (1977)
• Zenderman (1979)
• Rescueman (1980)
• Yattodetaman (1981)
• Gyakuten! Ippatsuman (1982)
• Itadakiman (1983)
• Tekkaman: The Space Knight (1975)
• Gowappa 5 Gōdam (1976)
• Akū Daisakusen Srungle (1983)
• Genesis Climber MOSPEADA (1983)
• Radio City Fantasy
• Starzan S (1984)
• Bismark (1984)
• Angel's Egg (also co-creator of the story) (1985)
• Vampire Hunter D (1985)
• Amon Saga (1986)
• Lily C.A.T. (1987)
• 1001 Nights (1998, concert video directed by [http://www.realmikesmith.com Mike Smith] for music by David Newman, based on Amano's Princess Budou illustrations){{Cite web |title=Budouhime (Princess Budou) 1996 |url=http://www.amanosworld.com/html/biblio/bib18.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080310010103/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/biblio/bib18.html |archive-date=2008-03-10 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=Amano's World}}
• Ayakashi (2006)
• Fantascope ~Tylostoma~(2006)
• Bird's Song (2007)
• Ten Nights of Dreams (2007)
• Vegetable Fairies: N.Y. Salad (2007)
• Jungle Taitei: Yūki ga Mirai wo Kaeru (2009)
• Gibiate (2020){{cite web |last1=Komatsu |first1=Mikikazu |title=Japanese-Themed Project GIBIATE Unveils Its First Anime PV for Summer 2020 |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/07/07-1/japanese-themed-project-gibiate-unveils-its-first-anime-pv-for-summer-2020 |website=CrunchyRoll.com |access-date=9 July 2019 |archive-date=8 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708081142/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/07/07-1/japanese-themed-project-gibiate-unveils-its-first-anime-pv-for-summer-2020 |url-status=live }}
• Exception (2022){{cite magazine |last1=Milligan |first1=Mercedes |title=Exception: Sci-Fi Horror Anime Readies to Launch with New Trailer, Images |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/09/exception-sci-fi-horror-anime-readies-to-launch-with-new-trailer-images/ |magazine=Animation Magazine |date=September 13, 2022}}
• Zan (2026){{Cite news |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=December 2, 2022 |title=Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Project Rebooted as Series |work=Anime News Network |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-02/yoshitaka-amano-zan-anime-project-rebooted-as-series/.192495 |access-date=January 24, 2023}}{{cite news|title=ZAN |url=https://eiga.com/movie/55926/ |date=November 30, 2023}}

• A Wind Named Amnesia English Version (2009)

• DEVA ZAN (2013)http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-138/Deva-Zan-HC {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610054940/http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-138/Deva-Zan-HC |date=2012-06-10 }} Deva Zan Hardcover

Select domestic Japanese works

• Vampire Hunter D (1983-ongoing)
• Guin Saga (1984–1997)
• The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1986–1999)
• Sohryuden (1987-ongoing)
• Rampo Edogawa Mystery Collection (1987–1989)
• Tekiha Kaizoku Series
• Shinsetsu Taikō-ki
• Chimera-ho Series
• Garouden
• The Tale of Genji (1997)
• Sword World RPG – Assorted artwork
• Mateki: The Magic Flute
• Illustrated Blues (2010)

Select Japanese editions of foreign works

• A Cup of Magic! (1981)
• The Prince in the Scarlet Robe, Corum (1982)
• Erekosë Saga (1983)
• Elric Saga (1984)
• Dream Weaver (1985)
• The Chronicles of Castle Brass (1988)
• Hoka Series
• Seven Brothers (2006)

Foreign works

• Sandman: The Dream Hunters (1999)
• Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer (2002)
• Yoshitaka Amano's HERO (2006-ongoing)
• Shinjuku (2010)
• Shinjuku Azul (TBA)

• Maten / Evil Universe (1984)
• Genmukyu / Castle of Illusions (1986) ({{ISBN|4-403-01029-6}})
• Imagine (1987) ({{ISBN|4-403-01031-8}})
• Hiten / Flying Universe: The Art of Yoshitaka Amano (1989) ({{ISBN|4-257-03229-4}}
• Dawn (1991) ({{ISBN|4-87188-135-0}}
• The Heroic Tales Of Arslan (1991)
• The Illustrations for Tarot Card by Yoshitaka Amano (1992) ({{ISBN|4-87519-401-3}}
• Rasenoh / Spiral King (1992) ({{ISBN|4-19-414749-9}})
• Le Roi de la Lune (1992) ({{ISBN|4-8164-1224-7}})
• Mono (1993)
• Untitled set of 10 postcards (1993)
• Steps To Heaven (1993)
• Yoshitaka Amano Postcard Selection (1994) ({{ISBN|4-87188-800-2}})
• 'Japan, Final Fantasy (1994) ({{ISBN|4-87188-338-8}})
• Katen (1994) ({{ISBN|4-06-206858-3}})
• Budōhime / Princess Budou (1996)
• Yousei / Fairies (1996) ({{ISBN|1-59582-062-0}})
• Guin Saga (1996) ({{ISBN|4-15-207984-3}})
• Yoshitaka Amano: Collection of Paintings (1996)
• 1996 (1996)
• Kan'oke / Coffin (1997) ({{ISBN|1-59582-061-2}})
• Think Like Amano (1997)
• Biten (1999)
• Alice Erotica (1999)
• 1001 Nights (1999)
• Märchen (2000)
• Vampire Hunter D (2000) ({{ISBN|4-257-03606-0}})
• POEM (2001)
• Kotatsu I (2002)
• Kotatsu II (2002)
• Guin Saga Chronicle (2002)
• The Sky (2002)
• Kiten (2002)
• Symphony' (2002)
• Amano First (2003) ({{ISBN|4-257-03683-4}})
• The Virgin (2004) ({{ISBN|4-89452-846-0}})
• Yoshitaka Amano x HYDE – Destiny and Decay: Nippon Evolution (2013)
• Yoshitaka Amano Exhibition Art Book: The World Beyond Your Imagination (2015)

• Esh's Aurunmilla (1984) – Character Designer
• Final Fantasy (1987) – Character Designer, Title Logo Designer and Graphic Designer
• Final Fantasy II (1988) – Character Designer, Title Logo Designer and Graphic Designer
• First Queen (1988) – Box cover artist
• Duel (1989) – Box cover artist
• Duel98 (1989) – Box cover artist
• Final Fantasy III (1990) – Character Designer & Title Logo Designer
• First Queen 2 (1990) – Box cover artist
• Final Fantasy IV (1991) – Character Designer, Image Designer and Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy V (1992) – Character Designer, Image Designer and Title Logo Designer
• Kawanakajima Ibunroku (1992) – Box cover artist
• First Queen 3 (1993) – Box cover artist
• Final Fantasy VI (1994) – Character Designer, Image Designer and Title Logo Designer
• Front Mission (1995) – Character Designer
• Front Mission: Gun Hazard (1996) – Character Designer
• Final Fantasy VII (1997) – Promotional Artwork, Image Illustrator, Title Logo Designer and Character Artwork
• Kartia: The Word of Fate (1998) – Art Designer
• Final Fantasy VIII (1999) – Promotional Artwork, Image Illustrator, Title Logo Designer and Character Artwork
• Final Fantasy IX (2000) – Character Illustrations & Original Character Designer
• El Dorado Gate (2000–2001) – Creative Director & Additional Design
• Final Fantasy X (2001) – Promotional Artwork, Image Illustrations, Title Logo Designer and Character Artwork
• Final Fantasy X-2 (2003) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer and Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy XI (2002) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer and Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy XII (2006) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer and Image Illustrator
• Lord of Vermilion (2008) – Guest Card Illustrator
• Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008) – Title Logo Designer & Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (2009) – Title Logo Designer
• Lord of Vermilion II (2009) – Guest Card Illustrator
• Final Fantasy XIII (2010) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer & Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy XIV (2010) – Title Logo Designer
• Lord of Arcana (2010) – Guest Monster Designer
• Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (2011) – Title Logo Designer & Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy Type-0 (2011) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer & Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy Dimensions (2012) – Title Logo Designer
• UnchainBlades EXXiV (2012) – Character Designer{{Cite web|date=2012-07-02|title=Unchained Blades Exxiv With Final Fantasy Artist's Dark Knight|url=https://www.siliconera.com/unchained-blades-exxiv-with-final-fantasy-artists-dark-knight/|access-date=2022-01-29|website=Siliconera|language=en-US}}
• Fantasy Life (2012) – Image Illustrator
• Fairy Fencer F (2013) – Art Designer{{cite web|title=Fairy Fencer F detailed in Famitsu|date=9 May 2013 |url=http://gematsu.com/2013/05/fairy-fencer-f-detailed-in-famitsu|access-date=May 10, 2013|archive-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217222333/https://www.gematsu.com/2013/05/fairy-fencer-f-detailed-in-famitsu|url-status=live}}
• Child of Light (2014) – Image Illustrator
• Terra Battle (2014) – Character Design
• Final Fantasy Explorers (2014) – Title Logo Designer
• Mobius Final Fantasy (2015) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy Grandmasters (2015) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius (2015) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer
• World of Final Fantasy (2016) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy XV (2016) – Promotional Artwork, Title Logo Designer & Image Illustrator
• Final Fantasy Dimensions II (2017) – Title Logo Designer
• World of Final Fantasy: Meli-Melo (2017) – Title Logo Designer
• Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (2018) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy Explorers-Force (2018) – Title Logo Designer
• Arc of Alchemist (2019) – Image Illustrator
• Eternal (2019) – Key Visual, Character Designer, Monster Designer
• War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (2019) – Title Logo Designer
• Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) - Title Logo Designer
• Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022) – Title Logo Designer
• Front Mission 1st: Remake (2022) – Character Designer
• Eternal Kingdom Battle Peak (2022) - Character Designer
• Final Fantasy XVI (2023) – Title Logo Designer
• Fortnite – Amano's Heart collaboration (2023) – Character Designer & Image Illustrator{{Citation |title=Fortnite x Yoshitaka Amano – Official Crossheart Trailer – IGN |date=2023-05-21 |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/fortnite-x-yoshitaka-amano-official-crossheart-trailer |access-date=2023-05-21 |language=en}}
• Front Mission 2 Remake (2023) – Character Designer
• Front Mission 3 Remake (TBA) – Character Designer

• Raphael: Sweet Romance (1999), Yume Yori Suteki na (1999), Hanasaku Inochi Aru Kagiri (1999), Eternal Wish (Todokanu Kimi e) (1999), Promise (1999) – Cover Illustrator
• Galneryus: The Flag of Punishment (2003), Advance to the Fall (2005), Beyond the End of Despair... (2006), Best of the Awakening Days (2009), Best of the Braving Days (2009){{Cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html|title=Exclusive Interview with Syu|access-date=2016-10-01|archive-date=2016-05-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529172819/http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html|url-status=live}} – Cover Illustrator
• Vocaloid 3 Library: Zola Project (2013) – Image Illustrator{{Cite web |url=http://zola.net/ |title=VOCALOID3 Library ZOLA PROJECT |access-date=2013-06-23 |archive-date=2013-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722143103/http://zola.net/ |url-status=live }}
• Random Encounter: Lost Frequency (2017) – Cover and Interior Illustrator

• Magic: The Gathering Liliana, Dreadhorde General (2019) – Image Illustrator{{cite web|title=Liliana, Dreadhorde General on Scryfall|url=https://scryfall.com/card/pwar/97s%E2%98%85/ja/%E6%88%A6%E6%85%84%E8%A1%86%E3%81%AE%E5%B0%86%E8%BB%8D%E3%80%81%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8A|access-date=2020-11-17|archive-date=2020-11-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114170916/https://scryfall.com/card/pwar/97s%E2%98%85/ja/%E6%88%A6%E6%85%84%E8%A1%86%E3%81%AE%E5%B0%86%E8%BB%8D%E3%80%81%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8A|url-status=live}}
• Vogue Italia January issue (2020) – Cover and editorial illustrator{{Cite web |last=Baird |first=Scott |date=2020-01-06 |title=Final Fantasy Artist Draws the Cover of Vogue Magazine |url=https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-artist-vogue-magazine-cover-yoshitaka-amano/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}

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• [https://www.yoshitakaamano.com/ Official site]
• [https://yoshitaka-amano.com/static/fanclub/ Yoshitaka Amano Official Fun Community]
• [https://shop.yoshitaka-amano.com/ Yoshitaka Amano Official Store]
• [http://ameblo.jp/amanoyoshitaka/ Yoshitaka Amano's Official Blog] (Japanese)
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20110113151601/http://anyt.jp/pc/ Yoshitaka Amano Museum] [Japanese; Archived]
• [http://devazan.com/ Deva Zan Official website]
• {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155720/http://www.amanosworld.com/html/ Amano's World – The Art of Yoshitaka Amano]}} [English; Archived]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20091003124853/http://www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de/yoshitaka-amano Yoshitaka Amano Gallery] [English; Archived]
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