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Title: Museum-Grade DIO (Dio Brando) Original Production Cel & Matching Layout Sketch (A3/A3) – JoJo\'s Bizarre Adventure 1993 OVA
An incredibly rare, museum-quality original production cel and perfectly matching pencil layout drawing (douga) of DIO from the iconic 1993 JoJo\'s Bizarre Adventure OVA (Part 3: Stardust Crusaders), produced by Studio A.P.P.P.
This is a premium climax battle frame capturing DIO\'s signature grin, piercing red eyes, and iconic heart-shaped headband during the legendary final confrontation in Cairo.
Item Specifications:
Studio: Studio A.P.P.P. (1993)
Character: DIO (Dio Brando)
Production Sequence: Perfectly matched A3 (Cel) & A3 (Douga).
Artist DNA: The layout sketch features the highly sought-after, multi-colored pencil shading (red contouring, blue/green shadow blocks) characteristic of legendary animation director Junichi Hayama.
Format: Standard Japanese 3-hole animation peg punch.
Condition Report:This setup is in fantastic, highly preserved archival condition. The painted celluloid is clean with incredibly vibrant, unfaded colors.
Layer Status: The cel and the underlying paper douga are safely stored together.
Organic Aging: There is minor, expected paint transfer on the back of the douga from decades of natural studio storage. This is a standard hallmark of authentic 90s water-based acrylics and does not obscure the masterful primary pencil sketch lines of DIO\'s face on the front of the paper.
Provenance & Display Appeal:Extreme close-up, dynamic action portraits of DIO are considered the holy grail of JoJo animation art. Having a flawless 1:1 matching A3/A3 sequence setup with Junichi Hayama\'s raw multi-color layout lines intact makes this a definitive centerpiece for any serious anime archivist or Capcom/fighting game collector.
Shipping & Handling:As a dedicated archivist, I take the preservation of these historic assets seriously. The artwork will be securely packed flat in acid-free materials, sandwiched between heavy-duty rigid backing boards, and heavily buffered within a sturdy, crush-proof mailer. Shipped via fully tracked, insured courier service to ensure safe delivery.
