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Cast Hiroyasu Ishida

Synopsis Hiroyasu Ishida: Being an Animation Film Director (2022) delves into the journey of Hiroyasu Ishida, the pioneering animator who became the inaugural creator at Studio Colorido. The documentary traces Ishida's professional trajectory, beginning with his university short film "Fumiko no...

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Cast Fumihiko Yasuda · Hirohisa Kaneko · Yojiro Yoshimatsu · Naoto Takenaka

Synopsis Inside Nioh 2 (2020) delves into the creative process of a game director in the months leading up to a new release. Through a series of interviews with Nioh 2 director and producer Fumihiko Yasuda, the documentary offers a behind-the-scenes...

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Cast Yoko Taro

Synopsis Yoko Taro, directing NieR: Automata (S) (2017) follows a day in Osaka with the renowned director behind the Drakengard and NieR series. The journey begins at PlatinumGames, the development studio responsible for Yoko Taro's latest creation, NieR: Automata. Throughout the...

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Synopsis Shingo Tamagawa - Three Minutes, Three Years: Making Puparia (S) (2021) delves into the life and work of Shingo Tamagawa, the gifted animator responsible for the enigmatic short film "Puparia." The documentary explores the inspirations and feelings that drove Tamagawa...

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Cast Yoshitaka Amano

Synopsis Yoshitaka Amano - his universe, on paper (S) (2021) delves into the life and work of Yoshitaka Amano, the renowned character designer and illustrator celebrated for his iconic contributions to the Final Fantasy series. This documentary explores Amano's artistic journey,...

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Cast Hiroshi Iuchi · Kenji Kanno · Masayoshi Kikuchi · Rieko Kodama

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Cast Yoshitaka Amano · Kazuko Shibuya

Synopsis From Paper to Pixel (S) (2021) delves into the origins of the beloved Final Fantasy series, chronicling the partnership between renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano and talented illustrator Kazuko Shibuya. The documentary explores how Amano, new to the gaming industry, and...

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Cast Isamu Kamikokuryo

Synopsis Isamu Kamikokuryo, Art directing Final Fantasy (2020) delves into the career of a seasoned art director who has dedicated 18 years to Square Enix, contributing to the iconic Final Fantasy series from Final Fantasy X through to Final Fantasy XV....

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Cast Fumito Ueda · Hideo Kojima · Tadanobu Asano · Yoot Saito

Synopsis Memories of Kenji Eno (2023) delves into the enduring impact of Kenji Eno, marking a decade since his untimely departure. Through heartfelt recollections from his peers, friends, and family, the film celebrates the visionary spirit of this extraordinary figure in...

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Cast Keiichi Okabe

Synopsis Keiichi Okabe, creating the music of NieR: Automata (2019) delves into the creative journey of Keiichi Okabe, a distinguished music composer who embarked on his career at Namco. The documentary highlights his notable contributions to the soundtracks of the NieR...

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Cast Shigenori Soejima

Synopsis Shigenori Soejima - the art of Persona and Catherine (S) (2020) delves into the professional journey of Atlus' renowned character designer and illustrator, Shigenori Soejima. The documentary explores his significant contributions to the iconic Persona series and his pivotal role...

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Cast Katsura Hashino · Shoji Meguro · Shigenori Soejima

Synopsis A Metaphor in Fantasy (2024) delves into the creative odyssey of Katsura Hashino, Shoji Meguro, and Shigenori Soejima, who, eight years after the release of Persona 5, embarked on a new adventure to develop Metaphor: ReFantazio, an innovative title within...

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Cast Hiroyuki Takei

Synopsis Hiroyuki Takei - the soul of Shaman King (S) (2019) offers an intimate glimpse into the creative world of Hiroyuki Takei, the renowned mangaka behind the iconic Shaman King series. Set in the outskirts of Tokyo, this documentary invites viewers...

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Cast Kōji Igarashi · Yohei Kataoka

Synopsis Iga's Lair: An Alternative Path to Game Creation (S) (2019) delves into the journey of Koji 'IGA' Igarashi, a seasoned professional in the video games industry, as he shares the story behind his critically acclaimed title "Bloodstained: Ritual of the...

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Cast Shinichi Sakamoto

Synopsis Shinichi Sakamoto, manga creation in the digital era (S) (2019) delves into the distinctive world of renowned mangaka Shinichi Sakamoto, celebrated for his gripping narratives in works like the mountain-climbing saga “Kokou no Hito” (also recognized as "The Climber" or...

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Cast Shinji Mikami

Synopsis Shinji Mikami: An Eclectic Journey (2020) delves into the remarkable career of Shinji Mikami, a titan in the gaming industry, as he celebrates his 30th anniversary. Through an extensive interview, Mikami shares his early days at Capcom, the inception of...