Azuki and Dentsu announced that animator and director Tatsuyuki Tanaka will be joining the three-part anime anthology series Enter The Garden as the director, character designer, and scriptwriter for the upcoming episode set to premiere this winter. The first two parts of the Enter the Garden anthology series have garnered over 10 million views across platforms. You can check out the new Enter the Garden Episode 3 key visual below.
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“Tanaka joining our project opens up bold new possibilities for creative storytelling and expanding the Azuki universe with his distinctive style, elevating Azuki’s potential as an exciting new anime IP,” said Alex “Zagabond” Xu, CEO of Azuki. “As a long time admirer of his work, we are thrilled to get the opportunity to collaborate with Tanaka on this episode.”
Tatsuyuki Tanaka is an acclaimed Japanese animator, illustrator, and director known for his unique and captivating art style. With a career spanning several decades, Tanaka has worked on numerous influential projects, including AKIRA, Nadia – The Secret of Blue Water, SHORT PEACE: A Farewell to Weapons, and Genius Party Beyond: TOUJIN KIT. In an interview with StyleFM, Tanaka revealed that he did around 30 cuts for Tetsuo’s famous arm mutation scene, beginning after the colonel asks if the doctor can hear (when the doctor says, “Yes, Colonel.“) His work spanned the initial mutation, arm stretching, retraction after the gunshot, and when he glances at the stadium.
On his upcoming episode, Tanaka said, “In this episode, I want to express the foundation of the Azuki world, the Alley and the Garden, using my own interpretation and art style. I find the web3 concept of decentralization very interesting. I believe the philosophy of not restricting expression and honoring the creativity to the creators could be incorporated in the potential future growth of the anime industry. Please look forward to the release of my episode.”
This episode brings together a host of well-known anime talent alongside Tanaka, including Series Creative Producer Goro Taniguchi. The production is being led with support from both Azuki and Dentsu Inc., as well as Qzil.la.
Enter the Garden Episode 3 was teased to feature “a story that blends Tanaka’s visionary artistry with the rich storytelling universe of Azuki. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Azuki anime series, expanding its narrative and artistic horizons. Fans can also look forward to cameo appearances from licensed holders in the Azuki community, with specific cameos to be announced soon.“
It’ll drop exclusively on Azuki’s YouTube Channel and Anime.com, Azuki’s new anime platform designed for more interactive and social anime experiences. You can check out more information about Enter The Garden and Azuki on the linked sites and on social media (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok).
Source: Press Release
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