{"product_id":"to-love-ru-darkness-artworks-venus-art-book","title":"To Love-Ru Darkness Artworks: Venus Art Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Love-Ru Darkness Artworks: Venus\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second official illustration collection from the massively popular ecchi romantic comedy series \u003cem\u003eTo Love-Ru Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring artwork by manga artist Kentaro Yabuki. Spanning 142 pages, \u003cem\u003eVenus\u003c\/em\u003e collects promotional illustrations, front cover art, character studies, and sprawling double-page group pieces — along with a dedicated section of monochrome pencil work and rare art accompanied by commentary from Yabuki himself. The book also includes a two-sided double-page pull-out poster exclusive to this volume. Presented in a larger-than-A4 hardcover format with a layered clear slipcover and dust jacket, \u003cem\u003eVenus\u003c\/em\u003e is a showcase of Yabuki's meticulous linework and his signature approach to the female form — polished, detailed, and built for fans who want the complete visual record of the \u003cem\u003eDarkness\u003c\/em\u003e era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKentaro Yabuki is one of shonen manga's most technically accomplished illustrators, and \u003cem\u003eVenus\u003c\/em\u003e makes a strong case for why. The color section — roughly 125 pages — runs from early promotional art through to illustrations created specifically for this collection, and the tonal range across the book is striking: vibrant full-color spreads of the main cast give way to the quieter, more intimate pencil sketches at the back, where Yabuki's draftsmanship is on full display without color to soften it. For fans of Lala, Momo, Nana, Mikan, Xion, and the rest of the \u003cem\u003eTo Love-Ru\u003c\/em\u003e girls, this is the definitive art collection of the \u003cem\u003eDarkness\u003c\/em\u003e run. Note: this book contains mature content including partial nudity and is intended for adult collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in Japan in April 2012 by Shueisha, \u003cem\u003eVenus\u003c\/em\u003e is the follow-up to the first \u003cem\u003eTo Love-Ru\u003c\/em\u003e illustration book and predates the later \u003cem\u003eLove Color!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLove Honey!\u003c\/em\u003e collections. It remains one of the most sought-after entries in the franchise's artbook lineup, particularly for its exclusive poster and the depth of its behind-the-scenes pencil art section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Notable Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentaro Yabuki:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Cat (Manga), To Love-Ru (Manga), To Love-Ru Darkness (Manga), DARLING in the FRANXX (Manga), Ayakashi Triangle (Manga)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e To LOVEる-ダークネス- 画集 Venus (To LOVE-Ru Darkness Gashuu Venus) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e To Love-Ru Darkness Artworks: Venus \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentaro Yabuki \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory (Original Manga):\u003c\/strong\u003e Saki Hasemi \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shueisha (Jump Comics SQ.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 10, 2012 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with clear slipcover and dust jacket \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4087824659 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-4087824650 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature (18+) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration \/ Art Book, Ecchi, Harem, Romantic Comedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt books are assumed VG+ or better unless otherwise noted. No broken spines, no writing, no stickers, and may have light shelf wear. All art books are assumed to be pre-owned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42570498900053,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/14d0cb2d2e8047b48c742d761033e6e8_jpg.webp?v=1780596694","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/to-love-ru-darkness-artworks-venus-art-book","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}