#01 ・In my elementary school graduation essay, I wrote that I wanted to become a game creator.・During my elementary school years, I was hooked on Famicom and watched Sunrise anime series.・I started to develop an interest in scenarios and scripts.・Through my experience working night shifts, I learned about how to
Travel Notes of Naoki Matsuura: Afterword
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”.
Junji Takada
Toshiyuki KoudatePresident, Koudate Co., Ltd. Born in 1973 in Saitama Prefecture.After working in the printing industry for four years in DTP, he moved to TMS Entertainment, which produces anime works such as “Anpanman,” “Lupin III,” and “Detective Conan.” During his 16 years there, he held various positions in planning, production,