TV series

Japan Animator Expo

2014–2015 · 3 seasons

A kaleidoscopic sampler of short animated visions, each a distinct mood and style, rewarding curiosity with surprise and craft.

Created by: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Takashi Nakamura
Genres: Animation
Starring: Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara

Overview: The short film series "Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition" presented by Studio Khara and Dwango Original projects, spin-off projects, promotional films, Music PV, and VJ Films etc... Various omnibus animations produced with love and energy, regardless of any genres. The digital distribution anime series bring opportunities for project development, R&D, human resources development, and free production under limited period and budget, to explore the possibilities of future film production.

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Created by: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Takashi Nakamura
Genres: Animation
Starring: Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
identity
technology
survival
memory
Places: None
Era: timeless
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
animated
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	5
Horror	3
Humour	5
Realism	4
Romance	3
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: animation
Created by: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Takashi Nakamura, Satoru Utsunomiya, Hiroyuki Okiura, Akemi Hayashi, Kazuyoshi Katayama
Written by: Tadashi Hiramatsu, Hiroshi Seko, Hayato Nakata, Satoru Utsunomiya
Starring: Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara
Music: Shiro Sagisu, Norihito Ogawa
Cinematography: Shinsuke Ikeda, Kan Sugiki
Length: 3 seasons, 36 episodes, 7 min each
Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese

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