Face To Face

Die-hard anime and manga fans are falling in love with 2.5D musicals. These are productions that exist somewhere between the 2D realm of anime and manga and the 3D realm of theater. Pioneering this new genre is theater producer Matsuda Makoto. He transposes the essence of the original manga or anime to live theater that far exceeds the expectations of fans. Matsuda provides us with an insight into what goes into the making of 2.5 musicals, and his belief in their universal appeal.

All Episodes - Season 6

Episode 1

Nanami Shiono: Bringing History to Life

Episode 2

Kanda Hakuzan: Championing the Art of Kodan

Episode 3

Soichiro Yamasaki: Helping Kids Protect Themselves

Episode 4

Yoshihara Yoshindo: The Art of the Japanese Sword

Episode 5

Azuma Makoto: Breathing New Life into Flowers

Episode 6

Bridging the Fields of Medicine and CG

Episode 7

A Modern-day Alchemist

Episode 8

Ishii Shinsuke: Sustainable Seafood from a Star Chef

Episode 9

Kojima Miyu: Bringing to Life the Final Days of the Forgotten

Episode 10

Matsuda Makoto: The Pioneer of 2.5D Musicals