Being that Vinland Saga is one of the most beloved long-run seinen mangas from the Afternoon magazine, fans eagerly awaited for the day their favorite manga would be adapted into animation. WIT Studio took that huge responsibility and brought the historical revenge story of Thorfinn from the great era of the Vikings to life. Shūhei Yabuta (籔田 修平) formerly a 3DCG director under the same WIT … [Read more…]
On this third installation of the “Creators Interviews Series” I’ll present to you a Filipino 2d animator and storyboard artist based in the US that has been working on both western and eastern animation, Mitchell Gonzales. Mitchell is a truly multifaceted artist duo to his experience in both industries, having participated in both professional and … [Read more…]
I’m flattered to bring the second interview of this series presenting a really talented animator, concept artist and storyboard artist, Franziska van Wulfen, from Germany. Franziska debuted last year at the anime industry on episode 10 of Revue Starlight (Kinema Citrus), which also end up participating in its last episode (#12). After this great first … [Read more…]
Today I start a new series on this blog, that’ll focus on interviewing creators from all kinds of fields, from animation, painting/illustrations, writers, translators, and so on. For this inaugural article nothing better than starting with a newcomer to the anime industry, Lucas Cisterne, he is a French Background colorist, Compositing Operator, and 3D CG … [Read more…]
This week was a great one for the current long-run shonen airing. We had a few good episodes direction and animation wise during the week, also some really good adaptations of this new season maintaining their consistency. Let’s embark on it! Black Clover Episode #92 Staff: Storyboards: Yukihiro Matsushita Episode Director: Akira Shimizu … [Read more…]
Unlike last week, this one had multiple episodes with a more directional/writing focus. He had some interesting plot and character progressions with love, rage, sadness, and fun into the mix. So, let’s get to it! Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo. Episode #02 Staff: Storyboards: Masahiro Ando Episode Director: Toru Yoshida Animation Director: Tomoki Nakano … [Read more…]
Welcome to my new “series” in this blog, here I’m gonna focus on compiling and commenting on seasonal anime episodes that caught my eye whether it be by its compelling storytelling, interesting direction, or by its visual craft (background art, storyboard, layouts, and animation in general). This new anime summer season couldn’t have started better, … [Read more…]
In case you’re not aware, Toei Animation recently (last year) moved to a new mega-studio located in the city of Oizumi in Nerima, Tokyo. After been at the old studio for 60 years, Toei and all its departments gathered in just one place stuffed with luxury and high-end conditions and a refreshed design, with … [Read more…]
The rise of the internet and telecommunications throughout the years has allowed for participation by western animators in the Japanese animation industry to become commonplace. Look no further than the 8th episode of One Punch Man 2 for proof of that, wherewith the support of Studio Lan, talented individuals from all over the globe came … [Read more…]
On January 27 (Sun), February 9 (Sat) and 10 (Sun), the event “Anime Studio Meeting (Anista)” was held with WIT STUDIO as the main sponsor and studios CloverWorks, MAPPA and CoMix Wave Films as the guest companies. On the final day, February 10, various talk events were held at the two venues, Akihabara Entas, and … [Read more…]