We created two digital ad patterns for Nikkei Electronic Edition’s “Spring Discount” campaign. Based on the previously produced U23 Discount, the visuals are unified in a fresh, translucent tone evocative of spring. The music consists of two bright, jazzy tracks, with versions featuring liquid funk and a more elegant arrangement.

A work aired in the B part of Pop Team 8bit in the TV anime Pop Team Epic SP. Set to music, it unfolds as a parody of various games. Using pixel art, it takes a playful, ambitious approach that goes beyond retro games, experimenting with 3D polygons, 2D illustrations, and more.

This piece features “Kei,” who calls himself a Poké Card doctor, carefully explaining the series of rules for the Pokémon Card Game to a boy named “Ren,” who has just obtained Pokémon cards, and is structured so that the new rules are explained to viewers as well. While following the structure and animation style of the previous explanation series, we were mindful of pacing and subtle character animation, deliberately avoiding excessive expression, effects, and animation so that viewers could stay engaged until the end while understanding the rules. Also, on a more detailed directorial note, this time voice actors Chisaki Kimura and Sako Ogawa added nuanced emotions at key moments, and I feel this resulted in an explanatory video that also lets viewers appreciate the delicate vocal performances they bring to the work.