A lineup of special collaboration pieces from SEVESKIG, featured in the 2026SS collection to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary animated film MEMORIES (Executive Director: Katsuhiro Otomo).
For those who feel, “You just can’t grasp how incredible this garment really is from images online alone.”
A current select shop staff member gives an honest review of the “mad details” you can only appreciate in person—along with clear sizing guidance to help you choose with confidence.
We’ll be breaking down the collaboration items we’ve carefully selected in full detail, so please enjoy the article all the way through.
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SEVESKIG and Katsuhiro Otomo: Why These Two “Outsiders” Resonate
Before we dive into the items, let’s take a moment to understand why this collaboration has stirred up both the fashion world and the culture scene so intensely.
At its core, it’s because both creators are craftsmen in their own fields, united by an overwhelming obsession with detail.
SEVESKIG: A Magician of Processing and Construction
SEVESKIG is a Japanese brand built on the concept of “changing your future self.”
Designer Tsuyoshi Nagano’s roots lie in leather goods, vintage culture, and motorcycles.
While the brand is known for rugged, masculine staples like riders jackets, its true strength is its deep knowledge of—and respect for—anime and subculture.
Rather than creating commercial collaborations that simply paste character art onto garments, SEVESKIG goes much further—reconstructing the background, color palette, and even the “atmosphere” of a work through unique fabric treatments and unconventional sewing techniques.
That almost “mad” level of dedication is exactly what sets them apart within Japan’s fashion scene.
Katsuhiro Otomo: The Artist Who Redefined Worlds
A true master who needs no introduction. With AKIRA, Otomo shocked creators worldwide—from Kanye West to Hollywood directors—and elevated Japanese cyberpunk into a global standard.
His greatest strength lies in his extraordinary craftsmanship: every fragment of rubble, every strand of wiring is drawn with breathtaking precision, backed by powerful perspective and depth.
MEMORIES, which Otomo served as the general director for, is a 1995 anthology film.
It’s a cult classic where his inner visions of chaos and aesthetics were translated into moving images at their purest form—making it a must-watch for fans.
SEVESKIG builds garments with structure, and Otomo builds worlds with structure.
Because these two spirits collided, the result is a collection with an exceptional level of density and depth.
Why MEMORIES Now? A Return to 1995
This season’s theme is a return to 1995–1996, a formative period for the designer.
The unique atmosphere of an era shaken by major events—such as the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Tokyo subway sarin attack—along with the themes explored in MEMORIES, like “the overlap of memory and reality” and “technology spiraling out of control.”
These ideas are recreated in a physical form through advanced techniques such as distorted embroidery (glitch) and multi-layer printing (parallax effects).
[Deep Dive] A Real-Item Review of All 3 Collaboration Pieces
Now, let’s break down the core three items—each inspired by one of the film’s three episodes—and explore what makes them truly special.
1. MEMORIES Holom Coach Jacket (MAGNETIC ROSE) / JK-SV-NRS-1007
A four-sided print structure that lets you “wear a ghost”
This is the season’s standout piece, developed to recreate the floating hologram-like atmosphere seen in Episode 1, Magnetic Rose.
- Wearable 3D hologram (parallax effect)
This jacket isn’t simply made by layering fabrics. A sheer organza layer is placed over the base fabric, but the real innovation is that transfer prints are applied to both fabrics—and on both sides of each layer.
With carefully calculated misalignment and the overlapping ink across four surfaces, a subtle moiré (parallax) effect appears as the wearer moves.
The back graphic seems to shimmer and shift in three dimensions, creating a psychedelic visual effect—almost like an image is floating in midair. - Wearability and styling
The lining is made from 100% cotton, so it avoids the stuffy feel and harsh texture often associated with synthetic outerwear. It stays comfortable even over a short-sleeve top.
A large rose print is also placed on the back, making the piece strong enough to communicate the entire world of the film from just one glance.
2. MEMORIES MAGNETIC ROSE S/SL Tee / CT-SV-NRS-1007
Not a finished cel—this is the raw intensity of an “image board”
From Episode 1, Magnetic Rose. Most anime collaborations rely on polished “cel-style” key visuals, but this piece instead features an original image board sketch drawn by Katsuhiro Otomo—a concept-stage artwork created early in production.
- The functional beauty of high-twist yarn
The body uses “high-twist jersey,” made with yarn twisted to an extreme degree. You can tell instantly by touch: it has a crisp, dry hand-feel.
Even in Japan’s humid summer, it won’t cling to the skin, keeping the fit and comfort light and smooth at all times.
In a way, this texture also translates the dry black humor of Stink Bomb into something you can physically feel. - A back silhouette with real presence
Beyond the front artwork, the back is finished with a large-scale rose print as well.
Even worn on its own, it never feels flat or incomplete—more like a wearable art piece than a standard graphic tee.
3. MEMORIES CANNON FODDER S/SL Tee / CT-SV-NRS-1006
The “noise of memory” expressed through a glitch embroidery bug
A piece featuring the boy from Episode 3, Cannon Fodder. The biggest highlight of this T-shirt is its “glitch embroidery”.
- Dimensionality born from an intentional “failure”
Instead of clean, perfectly aligned embroidery, the stitch density and direction are deliberately manipulated in the data to create random-looking distortions and wavering movement.
This is not a production error—it’s an artwork built on the idea that “human memory becomes noisy and degrades over time”.
The sculptural, three-dimensional depth created by layered threads is something print can never replicate—this is truly a wearable art piece.
【Size Guide】How to Choose the Right Fit Without Mistakes
In this SEVESKIG collection, the overall fit is designed around a relaxed, roomy silhouette.
T-shirt Fit
- Structure: A boxy silhouette with generous shoulder width and body width.
- Fabric feel: Thanks to the moderate firmness of the high-twist cotton, it won’t look sloppy even when worn oversized, and it doesn’t cling to the body easily.
- How to choose:
- 170cm–175cm: Choose size M for the brand’s recommended loose fit.
- 180cm and above: Choose size L to enjoy a bold oversized look.
Coach Jacket Fit
Designed with plenty of room through the body and back panel.
The pattern is built to create volume at the back, giving the silhouette a highly three-dimensional shape when viewed from the side. Even a simple plain T-shirt underneath will look complete and styled.
Conclusion: This Is “Clothing”—and Also an Answer to 1995
The SEVESKIG 26SS collection is not just nostalgia.
It is a response from the present day to the future envisioned in MEMORIES 30 years ago.
- Visual (parallax / hologram)
- Tactile (the dry touch of high-twist yarn)
- Concept (glitch embroidery)
This collection physically designs the idea of “memory” through every element above.
Before it sells out, we highly recommend experiencing it in person—feel the fusion of the passion of 30 years ago and today’s technology in your own hands.