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Anime Supernova

Anime Supernova

★ 8.0/10•2017•15m•Documentary
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Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 8, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tomorrow's Worlds, From Today's Rising StarE115m

Tomorrow's Worlds, From Today's Rising Star

Yasuhiro Yoshiura creates long-form sci-fi animations set in the near future. He discusses his animated series, Time of Eve, which suggests the possibility of more intimate human-robot relationships. Humans and robots coexist in a world where the robots are developed according to Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. The work features 3D computer-generated backgrounds that allow the "camera" to flow freely through the world as it captures the characters' emotions and relationships.

Apr 8, 2017

Episode 2 - The Road to Your NameE215m

The Road to Your Name

In Japan, Makoto Shinkai has become a household name, thanks to the blockbuster success of his latest feature-length animation, Your Name. The film has already smashed records in China and is currently playing in countries around the world. Shinkai tells personal stories featuring sci-fi and fantasy elements. He is best known for his use of meticulously cut memory sequences and vivid background art to depict the internal drama of his characters.

Apr 15, 2017

Episode 3 - Handcrafted Fantasies in a Digital WorldE315m

Handcrafted Fantasies in a Digital World

Yoshiko Misumi creates fantastical worlds featuring handcrafted artwork and an aesthetic style that rejects animation's move towards digital. The result is like watching a moving picture book. Misumi's fantasy works range from children's cartoons to independently-made animated shorts.

Apr 22, 2017

Episode 4 - Bringing Sketch Comedy to AnimationE415m

Bringing Sketch Comedy to Animation

Taketo Shinkai creates animated sketch comedies featuring rapid-fire dialogue, minimal movement, and a distinctive pop visual style. The many shorts he has produced for TV have found a large audience, particularly among teenagers.

Jun 3, 2017

Episode 5 - Surrealism through SimplicityE515m

Surrealism through Simplicity

Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in thin pencil lines. Wada already has some overseas renown, having won a Silver Bear at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival.

Jun 17, 2017

Episode 6 - Living, Breathing PaintingsE615m

Living, Breathing Paintings

Ryu Kato creates living paintings that dance beautifully across the screen. In both his artwork and his animation, Kato emphasizes the rhythmic and the unexpected -- qualities that he believes add a human touch to anime. Apart from his own independently produced shorts, Kato has directed animations for music videos, live concerts and TV.

Jun 24, 2017

Episode 7 - A Maestro of Computer GraphicsE715m

A Maestro of Computer Graphics

Kohta Morie is a computer animator known for his dynamic and stylish visuals, which range from photorealistic expressions to cel-like animation. Although he made his start working on other artists' anime, he also writes and directs his own work.

Aug 19, 2017

Episode 8 - Emphasizing Imagery with MinimalismE815m

Emphasizing Imagery with Minimalism

Ryo Okawara is an illustrator and anime director who consistently experiments with style -- for example, by creating a work that resembles a series of poster illustrations come to life. The minimalist movement in his work serves to highlight the striking images he produces.

Aug 26, 2017

Episode 9 - Dramatic FlourishesE915m

Dramatic Flourishes

Yuhei Sakuragi is a computer animator who specializes in creating stylish female characters with a hand-drawn feel. As a digital native, he has a talent for knowing what young people, especially teenagers, look for in their anime heroines.

Oct 7, 2017

Episode 10 - Chilling Your Spine and Tickling Your FunnyboneE1015m

Chilling Your Spine and Tickling Your Funnybone

Toshiko Hata is an animator and illustrator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences for the viewer.

Oct 21, 2017

Episode 11 - Depicting Life and Death with PuppetsE1115m

Depicting Life and Death with Puppets

Tomoyasu Murata creates puppet animations that delve into themes of life and death. His works mix realism and fantasy to depict both our world and the afterlife, and he portrays his characters through expressions and actions rather than words.

Oct 28, 2017

Episode 12 - Adapting Science Fiction for the Big ScreenE1215m

Adapting Science Fiction for the Big Screen

Hiroyuki Seshita is an animation director who has been involved in numerous feature-length adaptations of popular sci-fi manga. He often adds his own elements to the original works to bring them to life on the big screen

Nov 4, 2017

Actors

lae astra

lae astra

Self - Narrator (voice)

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