Golden Boy Production Cel + Copy Background
Episode 4 — “Swimming in the Sea of Love” | Original 1990s OVA Art
This is an authentic, hand-painted production cel with a matching copy background, featuring Ayuko from Golden Boy Episode 4, “Swimming in the Sea of Love.” A beautifully rendered close-up, the cel captures Ayuko in a quiet, reflective moment as she observes Kintaro’s unusual—but effective—approach to teaching.
 
✨ About Golden Boy
Created by Tatsuya Egawa and adapted into a 6-episode OVA in the mid-1990s, Golden Boy remains a cult classic known for its exceptional animation, sharp comedy, and memorable character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop). Production artwork from this series is increasingly sought after and rarely surfaces in this quality.
 
Artwork Details
• Medium: Hand-painted production cel with matching copy background
• Character: Ayuko
• Episode: 4 — “Swimming in the Sea of Love”
• Cel Number: A31 (standard size)
• Image Area: ~7.25 × 7.75 in
• Total Size: ~11 × 12 in
• Condition: Very good overall. Light traceline fading typical of cels from this era. Please review photos for exact details.
 
Your cel will be professionally packaged in a fresh polypropylene bag for safe shipping.
 
At Soul of Tokyo, we proudly offer a curated collection of authentic Japanese anime art and collectibles. Every piece is one-of-a-kind—just like the series that inspired it.
 
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