Anime Supernova (2017)
Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.
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Episode 1 - Scenes from a Retro-Futuristic Tokyo
Release Date: 2019-01-05Shigeyoshi Tsukahara's anime take place in settings that recall mid-20th century Tokyo. His worlds are filled with period details and feature evocative backdrops that reflect his character's emotions.
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Episode 2 - The Wonders of Paint-on-Glass
Release Date: 2019-02-02Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to shot. Using paint, sand, clay, and other materials, Sato brings a hand-made touch to her beautiful animations.
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Episode 3 - Stories about the Present and Past
Release Date: 2019-03-02Junichi Yamamoto is a freelance anime director who is best known for his detailed depictions of the inner lives of his characters, usually conveyed through flashbacks that allow him to fully flesh out his characters.
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Episode 4 - Exploring Secrets of the World with One Pencil
Release Date: 2019-04-01Seiji O'Hara is a creator known to use subtle strokes to depict a monotone world. He displays a splendid theme in his short stories, showing no boundaries in time or area. We look into Seiji O'Hara's creativity born from his unusual background.
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Episode 5 - Creating a Japanese Fantasy World
Release Date: 2019-05-21Yosuke Tani is an animation artist whose work reflects a unique taste of Japanese motif. He has received high praise for his Japanese festival and Yokai monster themed creations. We look into the background of Tani and his portrayal of a Japanese fantasy world unseen in the Western world.
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Episode 6 - Pursuing Animation That Feels Odd
Release Date: 2019-06-17AC-bu is a team of 2 creators with a reputation for impactful animation. Team members Adachi and Itakura will always complete each project together. We look into AC-bu's unique, one of a kind style that leaves a vivid impression with viewers.
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Episode 7 - Creating Sci-Fi Animation with Reality
Release Date: 2019-07-01Naoyoshi Shiotani is a creator with a reputation for his stylish science fiction projects. He has also received praise for the many sci-fi animations he has directed, with its added sense of reality due to the detailed drawings. We look into Shiotani's ability to portray every aspect of the characters he creates.
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Episode 8 - Pioneering a New Era in Monster Movies
Release Date: 2019-08-19Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer graphic animation featuring monsters. We look into the background of Awazu who portrays the world of monster movies using only computer graphics.
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Episode 9 - Creates Innovative Images with Self-Developed Expressive Tools
Release Date: 2019-09-16Baku Hashimoto is a creator based in Hokkaido Prefecture, who is highly recognized for his works using innovative images. While he is a filmmaker, he also develops original expressive tools through computer programming, to make his own ideas a reality. We look into the creativity of Hashimoto, who continues to challenge new image expressions, using self-created state-of-the-art technology as his weapon.
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Episode 10 - Animation Artist Who Projects His Memory
Release Date: 2019-09-30Ikuo Kato is a creator with a reputation for the hand-drawn styles of his animation. From a snapshot of daily life to the afterworld, he will seek out the best techniques to express the work at hand in his creations. We look into the background of Kato and the animation he creates, using memory as a keyword.
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Episode 11 - The Complete "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars" by Jun Awazu
Release Date: 2019-11-19Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer graphic animation featuring monsters. This time we will be bringing to you the piece that Jun Awazu put his heart and soul into in its entirety. "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars."
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Episode 12 - Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World
Release Date: 2019-12-16Taro Otani is a creator highly praised for his unique abstract impressions. His hand-drawn movements are so smooth, as if computer graphics are used, giving a peculiar sense of weightlessness. We look into Otani's sense of creativity as he continues making pieces that reflect his everyday life, while deeply pursuing the creation of "shape."
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Episode 13 - Animation Artist Who Charms with the Background
Release Date: 2019-12-30Tetsuro Kodama is an animation artist with a reputation for humorous stories. With the use of realistically drawn detailed backgrounds, and characters with an abundance of expressions, he creates computer graphics animation with an added touch of hand-drawn art. We look into the artistry of Kodama, who says it is his mission to continue creating.