By Akihiro Yamamoto (Asobizukuri)Born in 1998After graduating from high school, he joined an animation company as an animator. Due to a lack of skills, he was fired after about a year. Later, he met Shimoda on Twitter and started creating independent animation together, but their first project fell through. During this
Shiohigari
Illustrator / Manga Artist Born in 1989. Residing in Tokyo. Known for illustrations of girls saying humorous and romantic lines, drawn in a soft touch. Self-proclaimed ‘Cheap Artist.’ Started posting illustrations on Twitter and live streaming on Ustream during student days. After graduating, worked at a material manufacturer, but after
Mizue Mirai
Animation Artist Born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1981. Animation artist who creates non-narrative expressions using “cells” and “geometric figures” as motifs. Known for his unique abstract animations that capture the viewer’s eye, he has worked extensively on independent animations and music videos. He has been nominated for all four major
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