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2023 is arguably gonna be the best year for the ONE PIECE anime in its 25 year history.
From anime-only viewers wondering how Wano will end … to manga readers desperately waiting to see THAT scene adapted (or THAT one or THAT other one…) fans will get it all in 2023.
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I drew Layouts, Key animation, & even a lot of douga (final clean-ups & in-betweens) for One Piece episode 995!
This was my debut episode since joining Toei Animation full-time, & undoubtedly the most ambitious animation sequences I`ve ever attempted.
I hope everyone enjoyed it!
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"How it started" vs "How it's going"
Dragon sketch, age 5 - Key animation, One Piece anime
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I worked as an in-house animator at studio Pierrot for over a year early in my anime career. I drew in-betweens for Naruto Shippuden & eventually had my Key-animator debut in ep 430.
Tomorrow, after years away, I`m back on the Naruto franchise w/ Key animation in Boruto ep 204.😁
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One Piece episode 1017 is my storyboarding debut in TV Japanese anime!
I did a ton of work on this episode, so indulge me as I ramble for a minute here.
I storyboarded 25% of the episode. From the 1st sequence, through the transformations & everyone`s first set of attacks.
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OK, here we go:
I’ve joined the ONE PIECE animation staff at TOEI ANIMATION full time.
For the foreseeable future I’ll be working exclusively on ONE PIECE.
In the months & years ahead I’ll be contributing not only as an animator but taking on other (big) responsibilities as well.
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My animation from One Piece episode 995.
よろしくお願いします。
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Rough animation I drew for Boruto episode 204. This is the first round I drew before doing corrections and clean-ups. (So you may see some differences from the final version here) Enjoy!
担当したボルト204話のカットです。これは最初に描いた（修正前）LOです。宜しくお願いします！
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I had the honor of being a key animator for One Piece episode 1000. Congratulations to Toei Animation & the whole One Piece staff!
ワンピース1000話、原画で参加しました。本当に光栄です。東映アニメーション、そしてワンピースのスタッフの皆さん、おめでとうございます!
#ONEPIECE1000LOGS
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If you`re a fan of the animation process (a "sakuga fan") Remember when watching One Piece 1017 that this was done by a studio that`s made a new episode of this series essentially non-stop for 23 years. NO breaks. No Seasons. Yet was still able to accomplish this. It`s unreal.
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This was the most difficult sequence I storyboarded & animated from One Piece episode 1066. It is all 1 cut, which follows Law`s perspective as he uses his teleportation powers & the world around him changes. 私が担当したワンピース1066話のアニメーションです。よろしくお願いします!
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Here is my “Damned Punk” animation from ONE PIECE 1066. I knew the big reveal sequence had to be something crazy, but it took me a while to arrive at this. I’m glad everyone seems to like it.
これも私が担当したワンピース1066話のアニメーションです。よろしくお願いします!
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I drew key animation for the new One Piece opening. I only did a few seconds, but tried to made the most with my time! This is the first anime OP I`ve drawn key animation for. It`s an honor.
新しいワンピースのオープニング、アニメーターとして参加しました。よろしくお願いします！
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To all the ridiculous people messaging me about how I’m ruining the One Piece anime & turning it into Dragonball, I want you to know I laugh hysterically at all your messages & show them to my wife & friends.
As if I, a single artist have that level of control over the series.😂
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“Berserk 30th anniversary art exhibit” turned “Kentaro Miura memorial exhibit” after the creator’s passing a few months ago.
Incredibly beautiful.
Incredibly sad.
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Was just ignoring this nonsense but a few people asked about it so here:
As an animator working in Japan for years, I`ve never seen anyone do this. Everyone draws 100% 2D. The End. This video here is a rare technique used to keep a 2D character moving *on* a 3D moving background. twitter.com/Chronexia/stat…
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Black Lives Matter demonstration in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo.
#blm #BlackLivesMatter
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We just had the premier screening of One Piece episode 1000 at Toei Animation, followed by a small celebration with meat bento’s, One Piece cookies, a cake, and flowers sent directly from Oda-Sensei himself.
😁
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I drew key animation for next week`s episode of One Piece, ep 1040. (The big Jinbei fight!) You can see one of my sequences in the "next episode preview" at the end of 1039.
I only did 12 seconds or so. Nothing huge, but it`s an important moment! I think fans will enjoy it.😁
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@YourHero711 Yup that was me. And Imma do it again and again and again literally for years.
And just cause I know you don’t like it, I’m gonna make it an even bigger aura next time. Blue and red flames all at once, multiple layers going at the same time.
Can’t wait.
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I drew Key animation for Naruto & Sasuke`s transformations in Boruto 204. Working on the Naruto franchise again with studio Pierrot was a lot of fun!
ボルト２０４話、原画で参加しました。久しぶりにナルトとサスケを描きました。@0wY07pVeHNAiSjJ参加させて頂きありがとうございました。😁
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Thanks for the kind words 😁
The next thing I’m working on will be my biggest to date. Hands down.
It’ll still be a while though, so please hold tight. I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait. twitter.com/PokemanZ0N6/st…
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My animation from One Piece episode 1033.
私が担当したワンピース1033話のアニメーションです。よろしくお願いします。
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For those who haven’t heard:
You won’t be seeing me on the One Piece anime again for a while. I’m working hard everyday but for the next (many) months I’ll be focusing on one particular upcoming episode.
Immensely challenging & a lot of responsibility.
Also extremely exciting! 😁
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I drew Layouts and Key animation (and even a bit of in-between animation) for One Piece episode 1033. I hope I elevated this scene as far as it could go and everyone enjoyed the episode!😁
ワンピース１０３３話、原画で参加しました。宜しくお願いします！
From🇺🇸 Now🇯🇵 Currently part of the ONE PIECE anime staff at TOEI ANIMATION. My (sometimes very strong) opinions are 100% my own, not my employer’s.