INTERIOR インテリア

■Tagline: Transforming everyday occurrences into works of art! ■Anime Pilot Version: "INTERIOR" ■Project Intent As the anime industry regresses and Japan's animation sector becomes increasingly isolated, there is a demand for new forms of expression—something we want to share with the world from Japan. Amid the revival of 3D (stereoscopic) animation, we aim to establish new expressions while preserving the distinctive qualities of Japanese animation. ■Theme Effort, dreams, hope, goals, and the solitude of pursuing one's dreams—three individuals who, undeterred, earnestly seek out joy. ■Synopsis Sam, an unsuccessful painter; Bowman, an unsuccessful playwright; and their friend Greg—the one thing they have in common is their lack of money. The three decide to submit their works to a competition in hopes of winning the prize money, but they can't afford the shipping fees, so they must personally deliver their entries to the distant venue! Thus begins their long, joyful, yet impoverished journey... ■Most Proficient Techniques: 3D, 2D ■Fields of Work: Animation, Character Design, Background Art & Setting ■Profile Born in Oita Prefecture in 1978. Developed an interest in the world of visuals after watching the animated film "Akira" as an elementary school student. Inspired by Studio Ghibli's "On Your Mark" and Koji Yamamura's "Mt. Head," began producing short films. Currently active primarily in animation production, background art, and art setting. 2010 Animation production for NHK's "Hoshi Shinichi Short Short: Frozen Time" Art Director for the theatrical animation "Yasai no Yosei 3D" CG Director for the theatrical animation "Mardock Scramble" General Director for the theatrical animation "Kuma no Gakkou," among others. ■URL: http://kodama-kodama.com