The joy of playing with miniature cars as a child. We brought that sense of immersion and excitement to the screen by fusing the warmth of handcraft with modern technology. The art direction was built by the director and production team using reclaimed materials. The character and background illustrations were also developed through repeated trial and error, down to the paper quality, printing, and finishing methods, in pursuit of textures that would suit the world of the film. Working with a small crew, we brought AI in as a “partner” for processes beyond our capacity. Rather than using the generated output as-is, we layered it with human touch, warmth, and texture, carefully bringing out the contours of each material. Taking into account the product’s size and structural constraints, we carried out extensive testing in the planning of the direction, aiming to create a cohesive on-set environment.

Every step he takes fills every life with joy. Shohei Ohtani signature logo. New Balance presents Shohei Ohtani's signature logo. Shohei Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. His world-class skill, on the pitcher’s mound and at the plate, doesn’t just leave fans in awe. It surpasses their wildest imaginations. Yet at the heart of his game lies the passion of a young boy who pours his heart and soul into every play, out of an unwavering respect for the sport. The signature logo captures the baseball superstar’s love of the game and his constant striving toward greatness in a single image of Shohei on the base paths. #newbalance #baseball #shoheiohtani Shohei Ohtani is a rare talent, and his world-class skills, as both a pitcher and a batter, do more than captivate fans—they always go far beyond imagination. Yet the source of his play is the passion of a baseball boy who pours his heart and soul into every play, along with an unwavering respect for the sport. This Shohei Ohtani signature logo expresses the baseball superstar’s love for the game and his relentless pursuit of greatness through a single image of Shohei Ohtani sprinting around the bases.