Really fond of the cycling animation here. The attention to mechanical detail, rider physicality, and sharp cornering create such a great sense of momentum
Tekkon Kinkreet director Michael Arias was kind enough to meet me for a coffee in Kichijoji and shared some work in progress pictures of his upcoming ‘Sunny’ stop-motion animation film based on Taiyo Matsumoto’s manga. It looks AMAZING. Fans are going to go wild.
"Nezumikozo Jirokichi" animated short film by Rintaro & Studio M2 is now online.
Character designs : Katsuhiro Otomo, Yoshinori Kanemori.
Dedicated to jidaigeki filmmaker Sadao Yamanaka (1909-1938).
>> https://t.co/7XFt2AcQlo
Artist of the day: Akihiko Yoshida
Born on February 15 1967, in Japan, Akihiko Yoshida is one of the most respected and elegant character designers in the video game industry. He started his career in the early ’90s and joined Square in 1995, where he quickly became a key figure in creating some of the most memorable worlds in gaming.
His style is instantly recognizable: incredibly detailed yet refined with a perfect balance of realism and fantasy. Think intricate armor, flowing fabrics, expressive faces and a moody, painterly touch that makes every character feel like they belong in a living, breathing epic.