Description: At the bottom of the Vistula River in Warsaw, mermaids are collecting blue castles. A blue castle, someone’s dream, is beautiful yet fragile; with the passage of time, it decays and, at times, is destroyed. Sisi, a Polish woman, and Ran, a Japanese woman, are led by the mermaid and meet at the bottom of the Vistula River, in a world of dreams. What the lonely women carry overlaps despite differences in time and place, and sinks deeper and deeper. This work is based on the old Polish fairy tale “The Mermaid of Warsaw” and the work of the same name, “The Blue Castle,” written by author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

We were responsible for the direction and CG moving image (motion graphics) production of the digital signage video for Bridgestone’s proving ground, the “Bridgestone Proving Ground,” which is owned by Bridgestone Corporation. This video plays at the entrance of the Bridgestone Proving Ground and is prominently displayed on an eight-panel monitor spanning approximately 5 meters in width. By incorporating dynamic motion that takes advantage of the wide-format monitor, we created a visually striking and symbolic piece. We hope it conveys the possibilities of tire development that Bridgestone pursues with dedication, as well as the sense of anticipation for the vision it aims to achieve in the future.

Production using hand-drawn animation

Unlocking the mysteries of the world from everyday life, and gently interpreting them. A music video of inquiry and simple trials.