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"Ani*Kuri 15" is a project co-produced by NHK and world-renowned Japanese animation creators such as Mamoru Oshii (creator of "Ghost in the Shell: Innocence"), Satoshi Kon ("Paprika"), and Michael L. Arias ("Tekkonkinkreet"), featuring 1-minute original animations. Since Osamu Tezuka's masterpiece "Astro Boy," animation creators have continuously pursued new challenges. Ultimately, Japanese "anime" has carved out a new realm of "visual culture" with its unique diversity and creativity. Today, "Anime" has become a global common language. NHK has previously challenged various new projects, such as the 1-minute drama "EL POPO TOWN," but this time, they have assembled 15 groups of animation creators, ranging from veterans to newcomers, to pioneer a new genre in television: 1-minute animations. "Ani*Kuri 15" will air on General TV, with 5 groups of works broadcast consecutively over the course of a year, divided into three seasons (within a 1-minute slot between programs). Whether viewers encounter a particular creator's work at a given time depends on their luck. This element of serendipitous discovery is one of the exciting aspects of "Ani*Kuri 15." The website will also be gradually enriched, integrating television broadcasts with the internet to present the creative and stimulating worlds of all 15 creators. NHK's new challenge, the collaborative project "Ani*Kuri 15" by animation creators and NHK, is something to look forward to. Introduction to the 15 creators participating in the Ani*Kuri 15 project: Mamoru Oshii Born in Tokyo in 1951. From Tatsunoko Pro to Studio Pierrot, he became freelance in 1984. Since then, he has been involved in numerous theatrical works such as "Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love" (1984), "Patlabor: The Movie" (1989), "Patlabor 2: The Movie" (1993), and "Ghost in the Shell" (1995). "Innocence," released in 2004, premiered nationwide in Japan and was screened worldwide. It won the 25th Japan SF Grand Prize. As a Japanese animated film, it was the first to be submitted to the competition section of the Cannes International Film Festival. His latest work is "The Red Spectacles" (2006), officially invited to the Berlin International Film Festival. [Translated by Honey Grass Star H&C Subtitle Group] Movie: "PROJECT_MERMAID" Director: Mamoru Oshii Music: Kenji Kawai Animation Production: Production I.G The story of the mermaid princess born in the sea of information and her fleeting life. Soejima Yashufumi Born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1971. Previously collaborated with Sega and GONZO, currently freelance. Served as the digital art director for Mahiro Maeda's TV anime "Gankutsuou." Gained significant attention for innovative visual expressions previously unseen in TV anime. Representative works include the OVA "Kaleido Star" (director) and TV series "Last Exile" (3DCGI art director). [Translated by Honey Grass Star H&C Subtitle Group] Movie: "Hinotoko" Director: Soejima Yashufumi Music: Daishuke Okamoto (Coomanohana Studio) Animation Production: GONZO Primordial Earth. A collision with a giant "star fish" drifting from the other side of the universe. The story of the powerful life born from this event. Renji Murata Born in Osaka in 1968. Illustrator and designer. Gained attention for character design in the fighting game series "Gouketsuji Ichizoku." Later participated in character creation for Mahiro Maeda's OVA "Blue Submarine No. 6" and Koichi Chigira's TV series "Last Exile." His charmingly individualized depictions of beautiful girls and mature men, along with highly regarded product designs, have earned him popularity both domestically and internationally. Won the Seiun Award in the Art category in 2006. [Translated by Honey Grass Star H&C Subtitle Group] Tatsuya Yabuta Born in Kyoto in 1972. Director. After graduating from university, he directed 3DCG movies for games like "Final Fantasy" while also working as a designer. Representative works include the game "Final Fantasy VIII" (planning, story draft, movie director) and "Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cer