After the recording, it was reaffirmed that Miku Mizue has established a unique position as an artist in Japanese animation, characterized by a “non-narrative” expression that does not rely on storytelling. His works provide audiences with new experiences through the fusion of visuals and music, and have been highly praised
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”.
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