This time, I had a recording session with animation director Matsuura. Through our conversation, his passion and philosophy for creation were deeply conveyed. I would like to delve further into his history, the way of thinking he has cultivated, and the background and production process of his independent work, “火づくり”.
“That’s Not Even Tateyomi” Road to Webtoon #1
“No, I’m more of a manga person than a Webtoon person.” I’ve heard such words before. It was during my university days. While discussing with friends, the topic of Webtoons came up, and as an otaku who had been reading Webtoons for over ten years, I couldn’t hold back and
Naoki Matsuura
Naoki MatsuuraActive as an animation director, director, and animation creator. Member of the Japan Animation AssociationBorn in Tokyo in 1982, currently residing in Kanagawa.Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Visual Communication in 2006. After working in production management at Polyphony Pictures, Production I.G, ROBOT, and others, he became independent.He