I am the animation director for the SUNTORY Tokyo Craft web movie "Then I'm going back to Tokyo. by Tokyo Craft" released in July 2023. I was involved in all aspects of the project, from the design of the different styles, to the drawing, CG, and compositing.

　　This unique web movie is based on the theme of "the sensitive feelings of people who have moved to Tokyo," and is a collaboration of eight artists and three voice actors, with three main characters depicted in different styles of animation. In addition, the song "I know U know" by popular female artist Aimer has been provided.

　　In order to portray the three main characters, who come to Tokyo from different hometowns, in different styles of animation, we decided on three different directions: Japanese style, international style, and art style. To achieve these styles, we created three units and designed different workflows for each of them, using a complex combination of different techniques such as pre-visualization using 3DCG, live-action shooting, rotoscoping, and camera mapping. The team is attempting to work as a team as it is.

　　As animation director, I tried to have a micro viewpoint to control each cut and frame, and a macro viewpoint to look at the entire image. I participated in the animation and CG work myself, and composited all cuts. As a result, I believe I was able to complete this unique animation while maintaining the dynamism of the images.