Abstract

Fantastic beasts passed down through legends and folklore around the world, such as dragons, pixies, holy beasts, divine beasts, monsters, and yokai. This book offers an easy-to-understand explanation of their origins, characteristics, and abilities from the perspective of "how to care for them." Imagine an impossible scenario: "What if you could own one of these mythical creatures?" Explore the fascinating world of these creatures with excitement!
◆ A full-color feature of the manga "Discovered a Mysterious Egg!?" that invites you into the world of "What if?"
◆ Stunning illustrations that make it easy to understand the ecology and characteristics of fantastic beasts at a glance!
◆ Detailed explanations on how to interact with fantastic beasts, types of food, and the cost of care!

Author’s Information

Nobuaki Takebe
Editor, translator, writer, and author. Specializes in Norse/Celtic mythology, demonology, monster studies, and film criticism. Member of the Japan-Iceland Society, Hirosaki Pen Club, and the NPO Harappa. His major works include "Residents of the Fantasy World" (co-authored, Shinkigensha), "Encyclopedia of the Strongest Dragons" (supervised, Gakken), and "Great Illustrated Book of Fantasy Dragons" (supervised, Kanzen), among many others.

Aoi Takashiro
Writer, illustrator, photographer, tarot counselor, Zi Wei Dou Shu (Chinese astrology) fortune teller, and miniature goldfish Nebuta artist. Under her former pen name, Aoi Takashiro, she co-authored "Myths of Flowers" and "Legends of Trees", and provided demon explanations for the "Kazuma Kaneko Art Collection" series (Shinkigensha). She also created game scenarios, including "Kimokawa E!" (5pb.), among others.