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Season 3, Episode 12: Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World

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Taro Otani is a creator highly praised for his unique abstract impressions. His hand-drawn movements are so smooth, as if computer graphics are used, giving a peculiar sense of weightlessness. We look into Otani's sense of creativity as he continues making pieces that reflect his everyday life, while deeply pursuing the creation of "shape."

All Episodes - Season 3

Scenes from a Retro-Futuristic Tokyo
Episode 1
Scenes from a Retro-Futuristic Tokyo
 The Wonders of Paint-on-Glass
Episode 2
The Wonders of Paint-on-Glass
 Stories about the Present and Past
Episode 3
Stories about the Present and Past
 Exploring Secrets of the World with One Pencil
Episode 4
Exploring Secrets of the World with One Pencil
 Creating a Japanese Fantasy World
Episode 5
Creating a Japanese Fantasy World
 Pursuing Animation That Feels Odd
Episode 6
Pursuing Animation That Feels Odd
 Creating Sci-Fi Animation with Reality
Episode 7
Creating Sci-Fi Animation with Reality
 Pioneering a New Era in Monster Movies
Episode 8
Pioneering a New Era in Monster Movies
 Creates Innovative Images with Self-Developed Expressive Tools
Episode 9
Creates Innovative Images with Self-Developed Expressive Tools
 Animation Artist Who Projects His Memory
Episode 10
Animation Artist Who Projects His Memory
 The Complete "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars" by Jun Awazu
Episode 11
The Complete "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars" by Jun Awazu
 Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World
Episode 12
Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World
 Animation Artist Who Charms with the Background
Episode 13
Animation Artist Who Charms with the Background
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