I AM BEAMS Vol. 8 “BE-POP” (Tsumugi Hashitani)

Description

From BEAMS, BE-POP (I AM BEAMS Vol.8 – Tsumugi Tachibana) is a pop culture magazine-style book led by Tsumugi Tachibana, exploring manga, anime, idols, and the roots of Japanese pop.

• Tachibana serves as editor, conducting interviews with creators she admires and uncovering the origins of Japan’s pop culture.
• Celebrates iconic manga, anime, fashion, and idol influences, while also presenting fresh collaborative projects.
• Features a blend of personal essays, interviews, and visual storytelling.
• 144 pages of content curated around modern pop culture.
• Published by Sekai Bunkasha / BEAMS.