“LIVE BOARD,” Japan’s first digital OOH advertising platform that sells ads based on impressions. For its digital OOH, KOO-KI produced filler videos that run between ads. We created two types: “The Vision That Knows a Lot” and “Turning the Seasons” (four spring and summer variations). Since they are 15-second silent spots, we aimed to make them eye-catching at a glance and pleasant to watch no matter how many times they play.

Animation created during the first year of graduate school. A woman is told by her doctor that she is pregnant. Shocked by the unexpected news, she drifts between delusion and hallucination. ASIAGRAPH 2011 Student Category, Selected for the Preliminary Round; Sendai/Miyagi Animation Grand Prix 2012, Student Category, Excellence Award.

I create with attention to the art style, the beautiful texture of the materials, and the unique effects made possible by 2D animation. Depending on the style and amount of work involved, I adjust the production flow for each project. I also strive to incorporate collaborative work while preserving the distinctive texture needed to achieve a painterly style.