Ikkai Sketches (Ikkai manga), vol. 1

"Ikkai Sketches" (Ikkai manga, vol. 1, 1866) is a printed sketchbook in the tradition of Hokusai's famous Manga, offering a collection of quick drawings across diverse subjects—figures, animals, plants, and fantastical beings. The title uses Yoshitoshi's alternate art name "Ikkai," one of several he used during his career. Sketch publications of this kind served both as reference materials for other artists and as affordable collectibles for a broad public, demonstrating the printmaker's range and facility across different subjects.