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Katsuhiro Otomo is working on a new manga.
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Odd Taxi and Ranking of Kings come as a refreshing surprise that we want to see more of in the Japanese animation landscape.
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Games, Manga, Music, Art. We are a channel making documentaries about Japan's creatives, where you can discover portraits of artists with various backgrounds, opening up on their universe and minds.
All our content is available on YouTube, ad-free: youtube.com/channel/UC3zoY…
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Stumbled upon some of his works again tonight, and realizing that there are still so many people we want to cover, but haven't had the occasion to yet...
Tatsuyuki Tanaka - animator on Akira, illustrator of the Cannabis Works art book series, and much more.
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Passionate about film and gaming, Shun Harada created TORCH TORCH, a brand specializing in FromSoftware apparel and accessories, among many others, and now stands on the front lines of the Japan's game merchandising industry. Available now: youtu.be/JYSctMskSro
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Animator unit @ACbu_official took us in their eccentric universe, as we looked to learn more about the unique touch of their works. | 違和感を感じさせるアニメーションで有名となった「AC部」。中のお二人とロケ地巡りを兼ねて、その突飛な作風について伺った。 youtu.be/hmWHIN9LrSU
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ゲームクリエイター特集第２弾！本日のゲストは「Guilty Gear」シリーズの石渡太輔さんです！横浜の公園をトコトコし、ゲーム作りに対するビジョンを伺いました！youtu.be/tLeJD4Gv1QI
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Recently stumbled again upon Yasushi Suzuki’s artworks and his stunning illustrations on Ikaruga. His art goes across many styles, which can be seen on his Instagram (that deserves much, much more followers): instagram.com/elegantsuzuki/
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Our full portrait of Shinji Mikami is now available, from his beginnings in the game industry, the birth of Resident Evil, the various projects of his post-Capcom days to the vision behind his studio Tango Gameworks.
Part 1: youtu.be/NKYX3GstHlw
Part 2: youtu.be/_37pVVpzg98
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What went in the mind of Nioh 2 director Fumihiko Yasuda, months before release? We spent time with the team during the final steps of development for Team Ninja's latest title in this 1-hour documentary, made in collaboration with local media Game*Spark. youtu.be/YVVK5inm5q0
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We will release the first part of our long portrait of Shinji Mikami tomorrow - it's a triple anniversary: 30 years since the start of his career, 10 years since the foundation of Tango Gameworks and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Resident Evil series next year.
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Recently saw a talk with 2 former editors of the Shonen Jump, heard that:
- HxH & Naruto's publications were decided almost instantly - One Piece took a year to be green lit
- Jump allows their mangaka to get up to two series cancelled (Jojo & Slam Dunk were both 2nd chances)
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Do you like the soundtrack of NieR:Automata? toco toco - June 1st
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Discovering the works of Shun Okada, game-themed glitched compositions made with oil on canvas. instagram.com/oka_un
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トコトコ、新シーズン到来。記念すべき第一回のゲストは漫画家、そしてイラストレーターの江口寿史さん(@Eguchinn)です。その世界観を早速ご覧あれ: youtu.be/2a6Wqq4zifw
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With strong influences from Akira Toriyama to Katsuya Terada, Acky Bright (@aki001208) built his way to becoming an illustrator under the simple philosophy to just keep drawing, anywhere, using any method. Discover more about his world, now on Archipel: youtu.be/ohyZkfPIjY0
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They met in university. They both started at Namco. They brought NieR to this world. A look back, as we listened to both of their perspectives towards creation.
Yoko Taro, Director: youtu.be/L3wScHE28K8
Keiichi Okabe, Composer: youtu.be/MhTSy9OTWv0
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During our "Caravan" series, we made short musical interludes with Panzer Dragoon (Saga/Orta) composer Saori Kobayashi. We still have a few in stock, meanwhile we thought of doing a giveaway - follow us & RT by Jan 31st to get a chance to win this signed vinyl of the Saga OST!
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Happy 25th anniversary to Tactics Ogre - a masterpiece by Yasumi Matsuno.
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A day with the drinKING. Game creator @Swery65 (Deadly Premonition, The MISSING) took us on a drinking tour, introducing us to some his favorite places in the northern areas of his native Osaka. Please drink responsibly. youtu.be/nA86aYWrPZI
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From "The Wonderful 101 wasn't originally a game with superheroes", to Scalebound: "We weren't experienced enough and couldn't get over that wall, leading to what happened in the end."
Hideki Kamiya shared more on these two titles, out now on Cutscenes: youtu.be/YLJJTzfuFNg
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Eight Japanese directors share their tale of working on the Dreamcast and their views on that console that was ahead of its time, 22 years ago today.
- Part 1: youtu.be/eD7JYqty8aE
- Part 2: youtu.be/kzXSZTk-J8A
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(Giveway) We got our hands on signed games by Itsuno from Devil May Cry 5 and Kadoi & Anpo from Resident Evil 2: Remake. Follow & RT (won't count but will appreciate: subscribe, like, Patreon support, but more than anything, watch & share: youtu.be/XcYWxnDJcho). Apply by 4/15!
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Discover alternative paths to become a mangaka through a day spent with artists @akaseyuriko and @JunichiroSaito, whose diametrically different styles range from watercolor science-fiction to hard-boiled noir violence. Out now on Archipel: youtu.be/x7Yo87NYhEk
We make documentaries about Japan's creative minds and culture on YouTube. 日本とクリエイターを題材としたドキュメンタリーを配信。sail@archipel.jp / patreon.com/archipel