A comprehensive behind-the-scenes piece that features raw footage from the production studios and work stations, introductions and in-depth interview clips with many of the key artists and filmmakers, an examination of the manga that inspired the film, a look through some of the key components in the filmmaking process (storyboards, adapting the manga, production meetings, and many of the steps along the way), and more, even some "life and times" highlights as the filmmakers go about their routine and work commitments. The piece plays sort of like a dramatic "reality television" program at times, but it's an absorbing look into the wonderful world of animated film creation.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Keiichi Hara, Keiko Matsushita, Hiroshi Ohno, Masako Sato, Masaya Suzuki, Hiroko Suzuki
Crew: Wataru Togashi (Director), Wataru Togashi (Editor), Eiji Kitagawa (Producer)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Studio: Hinako Sugiura-MS.HS, Sarusuberi Film Partners
Runtime: 116 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 26, 2015
IMDb: 10
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