E1 - Scenes from a Retro-Futuristic Tokyo

Aired: January 05, 2019

Shigeyoshi Tsukahara's anime take place in settings that recall mid-20th century Tokyo. His worlds are filled with period details and feature evocative backdrops that reflect his character's emotions.

E2 - The Wonders of Paint-on-Glass

Aired: February 02, 2019

Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to shot. Using paint, sand, clay, and other materials, Sato brings a hand-made touch to her beautiful animations.

E3 - Stories about the Present and Past

Aired: March 02, 2019

Junichi Yamamoto is a freelance anime director who is best known for his detailed depictions of the inner lives of his characters, usually conveyed through flashbacks that allow him to fully flesh out his characters.

E4 - Exploring Secrets of the World with One Pencil

Aired: April 01, 2019

Seiji O'Hara is a creator known to use subtle strokes to depict a monotone world. He displays a splendid theme in his short stories, showing no boundaries in time or area. We look into Seiji O'Hara's creativity born from his unusual background.

E5 - Creating a Japanese Fantasy World

Aired: May 21, 2019

Yosuke Tani is an animation artist whose work reflects a unique taste of Japanese motif. He has received high praise for his Japanese festival and Yokai monster themed creations. We look into the background of Tani and his portrayal of a Japanese fantasy world unseen in the Western world.

E6 - Pursuing Animation That Feels Odd

Aired: June 17, 2019

AC-bu is a team of 2 creators with a reputation for impactful animation. Team members Adachi and Itakura will always complete each project together. We look into AC-bu's unique, one of a kind style that leaves a vivid impression with viewers.

E7 - Creating Sci-Fi Animation with Reality

Aired: July 01, 2019

Naoyoshi Shiotani is a creator with a reputation for his stylish science fiction projects. He has also received praise for the many sci-fi animations he has directed, with its added sense of reality due to the detailed drawings. We look into Shiotani's ability to portray every aspect of the characters he creates.

E8 - Pioneering a New Era in Monster Movies

Aired: August 19, 2019

Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer graphic animation featuring monsters. We look into the background of Awazu who portrays the world of monster movies using only computer graphics.

E9 - Creates Innovative Images with Self-Developed Expressive Tools

Aired: September 16, 2019

Baku Hashimoto is a creator based in Hokkaido Prefecture, who is highly recognized for his works using innovative images. While he is a filmmaker, he also develops original expressive tools through computer programming, to make his own ideas a reality. We look into the creativity of Hashimoto, who continues to challenge new image expressions, using self-created state-of-the-art technology as his weapon.

E10 - Animation Artist Who Projects His Memory

Aired: September 30, 2019

Ikuo Kato is a creator with a reputation for the hand-drawn styles of his animation. From a snapshot of daily life to the afterworld, he will seek out the best techniques to express the work at hand in his creations. We look into the background of Kato and the animation he creates, using memory as a keyword.

E11 - The Complete "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars" by Jun Awazu

Aired: November 19, 2019

Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer graphic animation featuring monsters. This time we will be bringing to you the piece that Jun Awazu put his heart and soul into in its entirety. "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars."

E12 - Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World

Aired: December 16, 2019

Taro Otani is a creator highly praised for his unique abstract impressions. His hand-drawn movements are so smooth, as if computer graphics are used, giving a peculiar sense of weightlessness. We look into Otani's sense of creativity as he continues making pieces that reflect his everyday life, while deeply pursuing the creation of "shape."

E13 - Animation Artist Who Charms with the Background

Aired: December 30, 2019

Tetsuro Kodama is an animation artist with a reputation for humorous stories. With the use of realistically drawn detailed backgrounds, and characters with an abundance of expressions, he creates computer graphics animation with an added touch of hand-drawn art. We look into the artistry of Kodama, who says it is his mission to continue creating.