After becoming a father, Hosoda used his personal experience to shape the story of Kyuta and Kumatetsu by exploring the trials of fatherhood and the bonds of those we surround ourselves with. And, by weaving in influences from Japanese folklore, he created the vividly rendered beast world of Jutengai that contrasted with the human world’s modern, bustling city of Shibuya.As part of the Hosoda Collection, this release features a handsome clear sleeve and a 52 page artbook of interviews and concept art.