Heres a kickass teaser for kickheart a new short film directed by masaaki yuasa. Pick of the week email newsletter, and lastly, the kickstarter project of the day. Also serves as one of the first projects under yuasas own company science saru. You could make a decent argument that yuasas kickheart film paved the way for future crowdfunded anime series after a successful. Known for using a distinctively fluid visual style and storytelling in many of his works that reflects his love of 70s animation, the director has built up quite a following since the release of mind game in 2004.
Interview with japanese film director and animator masaaki yuasa. A love story between two people that each have a secret to hide. Done as part of a joint project through kick starter. Masaaki yuasa celebrity profile check out the latest masaaki yuasa photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Masaaki yuasa, yuasa masaaki, born march 16, 1965 is a japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, anime television and film director known for his wild, freeform style. The works of masaaki yuasa episode the ranime podcast. A director whos slowly risen to prominence over the last 15 years, hes established himself as one of the foremost creative minds in anime today. We sent over a few of our favorites and director yuasa took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to answer them. This week in director spotlight yuasa, masaaki mal the master auteur some may question why i include one of the great names of anime, masaaki yuasa, within the newbie section of my spotlights. Ride your wave is a 2019 japanese animated film produced by science saru and directed by masaaki yuasa. Kickheart was the first japanese anime to successfully use crowdfunding as a financing alternative. Apr 02, 2015 this week in director spotlight yuasa, masaaki. Masaaki yuasas kickstarter funded animated short is a typically strange and frenetic film from a director who constantly pushes the medium in new and interesting directions. Interview with japanese film director and animator masaaki. Masaaki yuasa, the acclaimed director of titles such as mind game and yojouhan shinwa taikei, drew the idea for the main theme of kickheart from this concept of pain and pleasure. In june 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate eunyoung choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of science saru. Oct 04, 2017 on the monday following night is short, walk on girls scottish premiere and mere hours before its english debut, i was invited to a hotel in the heart of london where, seated across a conference room table was an awardwinning director with an army of staunch fans, yet a demeanour calm, welcoming and friendly masaaki yuasa. The prologue which is the background for the story is established by a single actor or through dialogue between two actors ryo giving his little i didnt know about love only suffering speech.
However, as this is a yuasa film their relationship is far. Link to the discord server signup to be a possible. Kickheart was also featured on the kickstarter blog, the kickstarter. May 26, 20 masaaki yuasa, the acclaimed director of titles such as mind game and yojouhan shinwa taikei, drew the idea for the main theme of kick heart from this concept of pain and pleasure. His work, and influence, goes back into the 90s with great names like anno, oshii, dezaki, and takahata all praising his work. On this episode, we discuss the works of directoranimator masaaki yuasa. Like several other of his projects, some part of ping pong the animation utilized adobe flash for production. Despite having only one moderately successful feature film experience 2005s mind game was a critical success but it was a box office failure. Mar 16, 2018 on this episode, we discuss the works of directoranimator masaaki yuasa. Masaaki yuasa, aka yuasa masaaki information, and staff roles for anime and manga. With koji imada, sayaka maeda, takashi fujii, seiko takuma.
Its based on myth and history and religion the bible. Masaaki yuasa speaks in many colors animation world network. Kick heart was also featured on the kickstarter blog, the kickstarter. Lu over the wall english official trailer, gkids, masaaki yuasa in theaters may 11 massgeekdom. Also serves as one of the first projects under yuasa s own company science saru. Masaaki yuasa and science saru flash back march 17, 2017 kvin comments 26 comments masaaki yuasa is without a doubt one of animes most unique voices. You could make a decent argument that yuasas kickheart film paved the way for future. Apr 21, 20 heres a kickass teaser for kickheart a new short film directed by masaaki yuasa. An interview with masaaki yuasa night is short, lu over the. Which of the characters resonate with you the most. Romeo maki is a professional wrestler going by the name of maskman m as well as ceo of an orphanage where the roof leaks and a python has taken over the toilet.
G studios, who ran a successful kickstarter campaign to fund the short. Tu hi tu har jagah kick heart melting mix love song zealer uk by heart version 720p. Maximum 2012 hindi movie torrent free download wonders of masaaki yuasa looking to kickstart his kickheart raaz 3 2012 hindi movie songs mp3 free download. An interview with masaaki yuasa night is short, lu over. In 2014 he adapted taiyo matsumotos ping pong serving as the series director, and handling the screenplay, storyboards, and more.
Bkyu gurume sabaibaru key animator 2004 kureyon shinchan. Sep 01, 20 anidb ann mal kickstarter romeo maki is a professional wrestler going by the name of maskman m as well as ceo of an orphanage where the roof leaks and a python has taken over the toilet. Yuasa also directed standalone episodes of the tv series space dandy and adventure time that serve as good, compact examples of his style. Some cartoon connoisseurs argue short films are the best format for innovative animation. The film was produced through crowd funding via kickstarter, and is in collabortion with production i. Jul 23, 2014 last month we asked fans to submit questions for ping pong the animation director masaaki yuasa. The short screened on toonami in 20 and has screened at several festivals such as the. He watched a french man getting tortured, and then amused himself at the thought of what it would be like if that man experienced pleasure simultaneously. Last month we asked fans to submit questions for ping pong the animation director masaaki yuasa.
Gs kickheart ama hi, im masaaki yuasa and ill be here to answer your questions live at production i. Yuasa directed kick heart, a story that was crowd source funded via kickstarter. Masaaki yuasa has made a cute kids movie lu over the wall, released in british cinemas on 6th december and is coming to home video in 2018. Gs kickheart runs on toonami tonight posted on 20901 00. Yuasa has created anime at a range of lengths, from series running several hours pingpong, tatami galaxy to pieces of a few minutes like happy machine and his crowdfunded wrestling opus kickheart. Kickheart this short film clocks in at minutes and follows the alteregos of two lucha libre wrestlers. We chat to the popular animation director about the night is short, walk on girl and lu over the wall. Gs office in tokyo, japan from 9 10pm est eastern standard time on october 21, 2012.
Remember to be constructivetheres a human behind this project have a question for the creator. Job year rating number of ratings genre keyword 20 eiga kureyon shinchan. A conversation with masaaki yuasa, eunyoung choi and justin leach, makers of the short film kick heart last june, during the last days of annecy film festival, we managed to meet one of the most original animation directors we admire from japan. The films flimsy plot revolves around the romance between two wrestlers, maskman m and lady s, as well as their attempts to save an orphanage from disrepair. Some may question why i include one of the great names of anime, masaaki yuasa, within the newbie section of my spotlights. However, that wont stop us asking about metaphorical cartoon penises. A nice homage to tiger mask and japanesemexican masked wrestling. He has the reputation of a fastidious and ambitious auteur, with a talent. On myanimelist you can learn more about their role in the anime and manga industry. Working there is a novice nun, sister juliet who, unknown to maki, moonlights as another wrestler.
If youve seen yuasas more adult work, you may have encountered a certain cowboy character that clatters through the directors comedies. Kimi to, nami ni noretara free online 720phd online now. You could make a decent argument that yuasa s kick heart film paved the way for future. Kickheart is a 20 japanese anime short film that uses surreal animation and storytelling to tell a love story between a professional wrestler and a nun. After a deadly encounter with two yakuza, a loser with a crush on his childhood girlfriend goes to heaven and back, embarking on a psychedelic selfdiscovery experience with her and his friends. Masaaki yuasa is a japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, anime television and film director known for his wild, freeform style. There is a chorus that states events of the play to fill the viewers in on events the rappers. Tucked away in a basement room of a posh hotel off leicester square i find masaaki yuasa. Few in the anime industry are as committed to their own artistic enterprise as masaaki yuasa.
The film was directed by masaaki yuasa through production i. A conversation with masaaki yuasa, eunyoung choi and justin leach, makers of the short film kickheart last june, during the last days of annecy film festival, we managed to meet one of the most original animation directors we admire from japan. New trailer for masaaki yuasas upcoming series about wannabe animators keep your hands off eizouken. Jan, 2018 kick heart this short film clocks in at minutes and follows the alteregos of two lucha libre wrestlers.
In the meantime, if youre interested in masaaki yuasas work, a good place to start might be the minute short kickheart, which is available to rent on vimeo. This wont be the only film from acclaimed director masaaki yuasa kickheart, ping pong however as the magical mermaid. Yuasa directed kickheart, a story that was crowd source funded via kickstarter. Yuuhi no kasukabe boizu key animator 2001 kureyon shinchan. Upgrade to a letterboxd pro account to add your favorite services to this listincluding any service and country pair listed on justwatchand to enable oneclick filtering by all your favorites.
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