#Ajia Do Animation Works

[drilanime]

#How Not To Summon A Demon Lord #Ajia Do Animation Works #Dril #DrilAnime

[fibula-rasa]

Twilight Q / トワイライトQ (1987)  

segment: "Time Knot: Reflection / 時の結び目 Reflection"

[letterboxd | imdb]

Director: Tomomi Mochizuki

Animation Director: Masako Gotō

Art Director: Shichirō Kobayashi

Key Animators: Hiroki Takagi, Kazunari Kume, Kazuya Takeda, Michitaka Kikuchi, Takayuki Goto

Studio: Ajia-do Animation Works

#1980s #1987 #Tomomi Mochizuki #Ajia-do #Twilight Q #animation #OVA #japanese animation #japanese film #anime #my edits #film stills #background art #backgrounds #Masako Goto

[animehouse-moe]

A Sign of Affection Episode 2: To Affection

God, there's so much to talk about with this episode. Ajia-Do and Morishita have absolutely maximized the potential of anime as a medium in expressing this story to its fullest, and that leaves me with endless amounts of things to talk about, so I really just want to get right to it.

How about I talk about Yuki's world first. This is a very very broad topic, but I think it's incredibly important in understanding other aspects of this story.

Yuki herself expresses a very key point: she doesn't want her hearing to define her world. It's not that she detests it or anything, but that she has an insatiable desire to explore a world outside of her own, and the episode expresses that wonderfully.

Also, can I just speak on the visuals for this sequence really quick? Incredible double edged sword. The idea of the glass mural as a reflection of the outside while providing visuals of Yuki's experience at the school for the Deaf that she went to is phenomenal. It alludes to the fact that a greater world exists outside of what she's experience as a person so far, but intends to reflect the protected world that Yuki's only experienced up until now. Really really incredible idea of framing her experience and desire to grow within something so simple.

Anyways, that desire manifests in her decision to go to college, to experience the things that she only saw in TV dramas or manga, to explore a life outside everything that she's known up until now.

So that explains Yuki's approach to life post-secondary school, but there's so much more to her experience of that life. We as viewers are secondary to the characters of this world, and the series continues to express that wonderfully through perspective.

Where you might use visual isolation to express a character's focus, A Sign of Affection takes it a step further, in several senses of the word. The idea of Yuki's "focus" differs from the way that a traditional anime will focus in on something. While both worlds are honed down to their essentials, the idea is expressed much more casually and symbolically with Yuki. And of course, it hinges on her hearing. At times, when with the perspective of another character, we'll hear a lot of background noise- people talking in different languages, the clamor of a busy room, and all sorts of other things- but all the while we'll remain visually isolated from that noise. It's a wonderful expression of the layered approach to Yuki's world. Visually we're meant to follow her experience, but there's time where the episode wants to emphasize the difference that hearing makes in a scene, and it's great. It's a perfect balance of all sorts of things that adds a great deal to how we contextualize the scenes in which Yuki focuses on things like Itsuomi.

And then there's the more explicit and spoken aspects. In the same way that there's style and intonation to speaking, Yuki points out those aspects within sign language to add more depth to the experience. Instead of stumbling over her words, Yuki talks about how her fingers are moving awkwardly, or how Oushi's (her childhood friend) sign language tends to be very pointed but also has more frail and weak pieces that betray his concern over Yuki.

I really love these sequences because in the same way that you might look to a face for emotional expression, they keep that focus on the hands to express the slightest details for viewers to cue in on. It's such a wonderfully conscious execution of the work.

You know what, since we're on Oushi we'll start the dive into his character because boy is it good.

He's meant to be the childhood friend of Yuki, and you immediately grasp the connection that the two share as we begin with a translation of their sign language conversation between one another before moving into fully voiced dialogue. It's really really great at showing the experience and understanding the pair share, and is perfect against the backdrop of the lack of translation when either uses sign language with another person.

It shows the lengths that Oushi goes to communicating with Yuki and Yuki alone, and that his goal is to explicitly meet Yuki where he believes her to be most comfortable.

And that's a hugely important idea. It's not necessarily that Yuki herself prefers talking exclusively in sign language, but that Oushi engages with her exclusively through it. The context clues given in regards to other characters greatly supports this. Her mother talks directly to her and Yuki will sometimes use a white board to communicate, Rin and Yuki use a mix of sign language and typing to communicate, and even with Itsuomi there is a variation in how they converse.

And that idea is perfectly personified by this comment made by Oushi later on.

This series is all about Yuki's world, and how people view and interact with Yuki within that context. And in this case, Oushi believes that Yuki's world needs to be protected no matter what. That she's a frail girl that lives in a dangerous world and that she shouldn't be putting herself at risk like that.

It's just such a great and nuanced idea to place in the series. Oushi's seen Yuki grow and develop from a young girl, maybe even struggle with learning or meeting the world head on. He still sees the young girl that could struggle or be alone out there, and he can't shake that idea from his head. He'll always see Yuki as that even though Yuki has shed that form.

And then the episode places that sentiment against Itsuomi? Incredible incredible idea. Where Oushi represents a closed off world for Yuki, Itsuomi is the representation of her dream to experience something greater. He meets her head on and engages with her in neutral terms. That is, he'll interact with her both in how he's interested in (e.g a lot of physical contact and proximity) and in how Yuki prefers. He puts effort into learning sign language, simplifies his sentences to make it easier to read lips, but then he'll also use text a good deal in the same way that Yuki does.

That value in how the two approach interaction with Yuki creates a wonderful picture that's summarized with how Yuki views her experiences in their respective worlds. Oushi's is a very gray and lonely one, while Itsuomi's is a open and bright blue sky.

And let's not forget Rin! I love her character and her engagement with Yuki, you can really feel the depth of their friendship vs Oushi and Itsuomi.

Rin initiates a lot of conversation with physical touch (like tapping on the table or poking Yuki), and makes sure to use a good deal of visual cues when talking verbally. She also has no issues with conversing over text, but she's a little less inclined to work with sign language. And then there's the idea of Yuki sharing emotions via physical contact, it's a really subtle idea but it's wonderful expression of her character and her familiarity with Rin.

All the same though, Rin is still learning and making mistakes here and there, as Oushi points out. It's a simple piece, but it's really great at showing that while nobody's perfect, it doesn't mean that you can't learn or grow within that context.

And just to tie a neat bow on this before I can go off the deep end and talk even more about things: this little bit of symbolism with birds.

For reference, this bird is a Japanese Wagtail, so the it's not just the idea of freedom that's expressed with these birds.

Of course the first image is meant to embody that idea as Yuki and Itsuomi out in a wide open blue sky, but the second image provides much more detail and value.

For example, the idea that one bird exists in shadow while the other is in light. It's the simple idea of the separation between Itsuomi and Yuki while Itsuomi is in Laos. You can also take the idea of them sitting on tree branches versus in the sky as a lack of freedom or openness because Itsuomi isn't around for Yuki.

Anyways, a Japanese Wagtail is a bird that within Eastern cultures such as Japan, is meant to symbolize the ideas of hope, renewal, and perseverance.

Evidently, the species of bird isn't the piece that symbolizes the romance, but rather the resilience of Yuki within this context. However, you could take the idea of how aggressively wagtails defend their territory from other potential suitors as the idea of the bond or romantic connection forming between Yuki and Itsuomi, but that's a totally different story.

But there it is, another incredible episode of A Sign of Affection. It's really outstanding how well Ajia-Do and Morishita have come together to create such a full bodied experience for viewers. Such a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

#a sign of affection #yubisaki to renren #ゆびさきと恋々 #yubiren #yuki itose #nagi itsuomi #anime and manga #anime #anime reccs #anime recommendation #anime review

[jaebird88]

A new season of Ascendance of a Bookworm is good news, but to learn it’s being worked on by WIT Studio is more so.

I don’t wish to besmirch Ajia-do Animation Work because, apart from Revenger, I have no first-hand experience with their other productions. I will say that Bookworm always had a plain presentation to it. Which isn’t the worst thing imaginable, but nothing to make it stand out, in my opinion. A good, vibrant color palette, and that’s about it.

Having seen the kinds of shows WIT has put out, I feel confident we may see some more creative visuals on display.

#ascendance of a bookworm #anime

[glorioblog]

First Look: A Sign of Affection

Alternative title(s): Yubisaki to Renren Manga Adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works Streaming on Crunchyroll Premise A deaf college student meets a nice guy on the train. She recognizes him from school, and the two instantly fall for each other. Jel’s verdict: Straightforward This is the most straightforward (and straight) romance I’ve seen in awhile, and it’s… OK. It is a bit refreshing to see…

View On WordPress

#a sign of affection #first look #tag #yubisaki to renren

[zackzillawarthogma2479]

You are Umasou turns 13 years old.

ON THIS DAY: You are Umasou (Heart and Yummie) was released 13 years ago. This film was directed by Masaya Fujimori and animated by Ajia-do Animation Works, who produced Kaiketsu Zorori. This is one of my favourite animated films of all time. Happy 13th Anniversary, You Are Umasou (2010-2023)

#you are umasou #omae umasou da na

[gonagaiworld]

Il manga sentimentale A Sign of Affection annuncia il suo adattamento anime televisivo L'anime prodotto da Ajia-do Animation Works debutterà a gennaio 2024. Info:--> https://www.gonagaiworld.com/il-manga-romantico-a-sign-of-affection-annuncia-il-suo-adattamento-anime-televisivo/?feed_id=385017&_unique_id=64b7ddfd049aa #ASignofAffection #Anime #Manga #ゆびさきと恋々

#Anime #News #ASignofAffection #Manga #ゆびさきと恋々

[luciano6254]

Art made with Colored pencils, Hidrocolor pencil, ARTOOLS pencil color (Grey), LETRASET Promarker (Red), Sakura KOI pencil color (Black) & Eraser

Alpha Hatsuseno - Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou © by Hitoshi Ashinano/Ajia-do Animation Works

#Fanart #Anime #Cartoon #Colored Pencil #YKK #Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou #yokohama shopping log #Alpha #Alpha Hatsuseno #Nature #Robot #Iyashikei #Sky #Bike #Café Alpha #90s #Manga #OVA #Traditional Art #Drawing #Colored #POSCA #Markers #Nankin Pen

[recentanimenews]

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date

  The adorable adventures of Myne have returned! We're excited reveal the English cast and crew, as well as the release date for the highly anticipated Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 English dub!

  Here's the list of new and returning voice actors for the series' cast:

  Reba Buhr (Nikaido in Dorohedoro) as Main

Armen Taylor (0th in Tokyo 24th Ward) as Ferdinand

Jeannie Tirado (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!) as Lutz

Xander Mobus (Toge Inumaki in JUJUTSU KAISEN) as Benno

Lisa Reimold (Kinako in Tokyo 24th Ward) as Tuuli

Kaiji Tang (Guts in Berserk) as Gunther

Kirsten Day as Effa

Joe Zieja (Kazutora Hanemiya in Tokyo Revengers) as Otto

Erika Harlacher (Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter) as Corinna

Brian Timothy Anderson (Opera in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun) as Mark

Chris Hackney (Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald in Bungo Stray Dogs) as Fran / Johann

Lizzie Freeman (Kotoko Iwanaga in In/Spectre) as Delia

Brianna Knickerbocker (Rem in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) as Rosina

Kayli Mills (Emilia in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) Freida

Bob Carter (Bojack in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound) as Wolf

Paul St. Peter (Leomon in Digimon Adventure) as Bierce

  And the crew that bring it all together: 

  English Version Production: Crunchyroll

Supervising Producer: Joshua Lopez

Producers: Heather Becker, Cheri Crisostomo

Co-Producer: Nikki Fish

Production Coordinator: Jeremy Santiago

In Association with: Bang Zoom! Entertainment

Producer: Eric P. Sherman

Co-Producers: Mami Okada, Mio Moroe

English Voice Director: Julie Maddalena Kliewer

ADR Script Writer: Nico Danilovich

Casting Supervisor: Mami Okada

Casting Director: AJ Gam

Production Manager: Jessica Peace 

Production Coordinators: Jessica Ruiz, Kana Ozaki, Georgia Merdinger

Production Assistant: Robert G. Mah

Sound Supervisor: Patrick Rodman, CAS

Re-Recording Mixer / Dialogue Editor: Jun Umeda

Recording Engineers: Nicholas Radomski, Kenneth Thompson, Naji Ali

Audio Operations Manager: Rayner Tham

Assistant Engineer: Isaac Caldas

Video Technician / Closed Captions: Kaylyn Saucedo

Spotting: Emily Nicolas

  The Ascendance of a Bookworm TV anime adapts the light novel series written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by Yu Shiina into anime with Mitsuru Hongo in the director's chair at Ajia-do Animation Works.

  RELATED: Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 Reveals New PV, Nao Toyama OP

  Ready for the show's return? Don't miss Episode 1 of the Ascendance of a Bookworm English dub when it arrives on May 16 at 2:15pm PT, right here on Crunchyroll!

  The series is described as such:

  Avid bookworm and college student Motosu Urano ends up dying in an unforeseen accident. This came right after the news that she would finally be able to work as a librarian like she had always dreamed of. When she regained consciousness, she was reborn as Main, the daughter of a poor soldier. She was in the town of Ehrenfest, which had a harsh class system. But as long as she had books, she didn't really need anything else. However, books were scarce and belonged only to the nobles. But that doesn't stop her, so she makes a decision... "If there aren't any books, I'll just create some."

  By: Nicholas Friedman

#Anime #News #Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll!

[h34vybottom]

that's enough posting for the day, lad, take a break.

[ella390-the-potato]

I've been waiting for this creepy anime. And watching the monsters come to life, is well, creepier than what I expected.

#Kemono Jihen #Monster Incidents #Shou Aimoto #Ajia Do Animation Works #Kusaka Kubane #Inugami Kohachi #He reminds me so much of #Kunikida Doppo #From BSD #New Anime #Winter Anime 2021

[fibula-rasa]

Twilight Q / トワイライトQ (1987)  

segment: "Time Knot: Reflection / 時の結び目 Reflection"

[letterboxd | imdb]

Director: Tomomi Mochizuki

Animation Director: Masako Gotō

Art Director: Shichirō Kobayashi

Key Animators: Hiroki Takagi, Kazunari Kume, Kazuya Takeda, Michitaka Kikuchi, Takayuki Goto

Studio: Ajia-do Animation Works

#1980s #1987 #Tomomi Mochizuki #Masako Goto #Ajia-do #Twilight Q #my edits #animation #anime #animated movies #japanese animation #japanese film #film stills

[animehouse-moe]

This is just ask for fun...

Favorite female character :

Favorite male character :

Favorite animanga :

Animanga you are currently enjoying :

Animanga that exceeded all your expectations :

Unpopular animanga you really love :

Favorite romance :

Favorite action animanga :

Favorite fantasy :

Favorite sci -fi :

Favorite drama :

Favorite comedy :

Favorite anime movie :

Next in your watch list :

Next in your read list :

Favorite antagonist:

Thanks if you want to answer.....

Oh man, these are always so tough haha. Definitely will be a bit of recency bias, but I'll give it a shot!

Also, for reference, for everything aside from next watch/read, I tried to choose entries that I'd experience both anime and manga from (excluding LNs because I'm picky like that). If I didn't I'd have been stumped on this all week haha.

Favorite female character: Mitsumi Iwakura

Favorite male character: Kenji Kazama (arguably the pinnacle of comedic-slash-classic manga protagonists)

Favorite animanga: Heavenly Delusion? (these sort of end all be all picks are so impossible for me haha)

Animanga you are currently enjoying: 'Tis Time For Torture, Princess

Animanga that exceeded all your expectations: Heavenly Delusion (both initial experience with manga and anime, actually)

Unpopular animanga you really love: D-Frag! (the exclamation is part of the title)

Favorite romance: A Sign of Affection (I know the anime's not done, but Ajia-Do and Yuta Murano's work is too outstanding to discount)

Favorite action: Jujutsu Kaisen (though specifically excluding S2 due to Park's departure)

Favorite fantasy: Made In Abyss (I think even in spite of some of the creator's tendencies, the worldbuilding is just on another level in comparison to other fantasy series)

Favorite Sci-Fi: Neon Genesis Evangelion (there's a lot of choices here)

Favorite Drama: Nana

Favorite Comedy: Uramichi Oniisan (since I already used D-Frag! elsewhere)

Favorite anime movie: Blue Giant (again, so many to choose from)

Next in your watch list: Noir (one of a handful of cel anime to be shot on widescreen 35mm film, so I've been very curious to start it, even though I've been putting it off forever)

Next in your read list: Fruits Basket (re-read), or Requiem of The Rose King (been waiting forever on restocks of the early vols).

#skip to loafer #skip and loafer #d-frag! #dfrag! #dfrag #heavenly delusion #tengoku daimakyou #tis time for torture princess #'tis time for torture princess #himesama goumon no jikan desu #a sign of affection #yubisaki to renren #jujustu kaisen #jjk #made in abyss #neon genesis evangelion #nge #nana manga #nana anime #life lessons with uramichi oniisan #uramichi oniisan #blue giant #noir anime #fruits basket #fruba #requiem of the rose king #barou no souretsu

[drilanime]

#Spirit of Wonder #Ajia do Animation Works #Dril #DrilAnime

[imelimelz]

Akira is such a mood. 

#kemono jihen #anime #akira #action #adventure #shounen #anime screenshot #relatable #melisposts #anime memes #ajia-do animation works #supernatural #funimation

[animehajime]

Anime Hajime Review: Kemono Jihen

Check out the latest for Anime Hajime, Kemono Jihen. Be sure to follow to not miss Friday's, #Horimiya #anime #AnimeHajime #animereview #KemonoJihen

Force to work the fields in a small country village, Kabane Kusaka believed there wasn’t much more to his life. His lot was to stay in society’s shadow and go unnoticed. That then changes when a detective from Tokyo, Kohachi Inugami, arrives while on an investigation. In Kabane’s hometown, an unknown entity has been brutally killing livestock, and Kohachi was called in to solve the matter. Then,…

View On WordPress

#Ajia-do Animation Works #Anime Hajime #Anime Review #Kemono Jihen #Winter 2021