From the creative tech label THE LUV BUGS, we produced the music video for Saku and Somunia’s “Friend Code.” Based on the concept of whether the song’s sonic world could be expressed visually as it is, we created a visualizer that feels as if it is moving forward through light. The result is a unique music video that blends 3DCG, hand-drawn animation, and compositing work.

This is the promotional music video for the third original animation by Studio Nanahoshi. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we began drawing illustrations and manga of “U-Nyan,” an innocent kitten delivery worker, on Twitter in an effort to create a work that would lift viewers’ spirits and bring them comfort. Once the concept had taken shape, we created a storyboard for a short animation. To let viewers enjoy the process of the work coming together, we released it one cut at a time, then added the theme song to the completed cuts and unveiled it as a PV. Using this PV as a basis, we are currently producing a roughly six-minute main feature through crowdfunding with supporters. We aim to create an animation that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, putting our heart into portraying U-Nyan as he learns that “it may not be a big deal, but it is an important role for that person.” ＜Synopsis＞ The kitten “U-Nyan” is overjoyed to be starting his first delivery job! However, he ends up smashing the pizza to bits and trying to sneak a taste of the donuts, and things just don’t go very smoothly... The carefree, innocent U-Nyan starts to feel anxious too. The residents of the town he is delivering to can’t help worrying whether U-Nyan will make it there safely, and before they know it, they’re lending a hand and watching over his growth. This work is a heartwarming story about “the interactions between small children and the adults who watch over them.”

Description: This stop-motion animation is set in Moriyama Ward, located on the outskirts of Nagoya, the production base of the artist Foodman a.k.a. foodmatsuri and the filmmaker. It expresses Foodman’s worldview, in which his own body is the very source of his music, and a unique sense of groove is created by adding a subtle sense of unease to the ordinary scenery of the town. The stop-motion footage was shot on an iPhone 6 while walking around or on the way to my regular spot, Ryusenji no Yu.

We aimed to create a brand film that conveys the scientific, intelligent feel of skin analysis while also evoking a sense of affection for the skin. By peering into the microscope, we used motion graphics to express geometric patterns that multiply in rhythm with the music and move as if pulsing with a heartbeat.