Harmagedon - Genma Taisen - Jo Azuma Close-Up – Original Production Cel (Rintaro x Otomo, 1983)

Genma Taisen: Jo Azuma Close-Up – Original Production Cel (Rintaro x Otomo, 1983)

Before Akira, there was Genma Taisen (Harmagedon) — and here we present a stunning original cel of Jo Azuma, the troubled psychic hero of this apocalyptic saga. The close-up captures all the intensity of his inner conflict, rendered with the sharp, unforgettable character design by Katsuhiro Otomo.

This 1983 film, directed by Rintaro and based on the classic manga by Kazumasa Hirai and Shōtarō Ishinomori, marked a key moment in anime history. With Otomo already pushing the limits of realism and psychological depth, we can feel the creative energy that would later explode in Akira.

The cel is part of a complete setup from the original Harmagedon production package, showcasing Jo’s face mid-revelation, framed in bold lines and dramatic expression. A real treasure of early cinematic anime.