This long-awaited monograph celebrates the fusion of pop art and manga in the work of Aya Takano, an accomplished painter, illustrator, sci-fi writer, and manga artist. A prominent member of Kaikai Kiki, the art production studio established by Takashi Murakami, Takano draws inspiration from a broad spectrum of art forms, from Edo Period’s erotic stamps to Impressionism, Osamu Tezuka to Gustav Klimt. Her work is a portal to alternate worlds, a means of defying reality and gravity for transcendence. This debut monograph provides a comprehensive exploration of the varied facets of her artistic career.