this work; this title
Refers to the current creative work being discussed, such as a book, film, game, or album. Common in reviews and announcements.
This work has a deeper story than the previous one.
In this work, the director tried a new technique.
modern work not based on old styles
Archaic term for a contemporary work that does not follow classical forms or traditions. Rarely used in modern Japanese.
There are examples in Edo-period documents where 今作 is used to mean a work not based on old styles.