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A lot of things happened today. First, I did an interview for a certain anime magazine in the morning. Of course, it’s part of a series currently in production. Then, in the afternoon, I received a request from a major animation company to be an animation director.
For the past few years, my work style has mainly consisted of going back and forth between the company (Mille Pensée) and the sound studio, so I have noticeably less chance to talk to people other than the company staff, and work has become increasingly busy, so I haven’t even been able to call my friends. No. So, not only did I want to hear from the other side, but I also used the request for work as a nice change of pace!
The interview with a certain anime magazine is what is called “the usual thing where the director talks about the content of the work”. However, this is an effective way to organize my thoughts and realize that I am still in the process of creating it. Writers (reporters?) ask me questions, and by answering them I can objectively look at myself and say, “Oh, this is what I’m thinking right now.” It’s interesting. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another series and the one after that. Oh, no photos allowed. I can provide a portrait if necessary.
As a side note, I generally refuse to take photos when I am interviewed. Unless it’s when you’re lining up with performers at an event or filming a production scene for a TV program interview, etc. Oh, and also, unless you’re interviewing from overseas and don’t know how to decline a photo, no photos are taken. I think so. For me, it’s basically to promote the work, and when I’m asked to do something between the performers and the director, it’s hard to say no, and I end up thinking, “Is that rude?” and forcing myself to go on stage. In fact, every time I go on stage, I’m so nervous that I’m crying behind the scenes. There have been several programs, but I’ve always intended to be a staff representative for “production site reports.” If you don’t accept a photo in a magazine interview, it’s simply because you don’t think you have the right appearance. —I said this more than 10 years ago, but some of you may have forgotten…
Then, I received a request from a major animation company to be an animation director. As a result, I politely declined the call to the production staff, saying, “I’m busy right now, so I can’t accept your request…”
Maybe you called everyone on your contact list from years ago? If you don’t, you won’t come all the way to my place!
I felt sorry for the production staff who were busy looking for an animation director, so instead I offered them advice (suggestions?) along the lines of, “If we don’t have an animation director, this is what we would do.” It may be an unnecessary burden, but
Survive the labor shortage with wisdom!
I believe that this is the only way to avoid companies competing for staff with each other!
So, again, I’m sorry for the lack of content. Time to go back to work… (sweat)!
