"PUI PUI Molcar" is a stop-motion animation that was broadcast in 2021, but how much do you know about the production team of this work? Since this is a low-budget stop-motion animation, there were very few staff members involved in the production, and many people may think, "Is there really any need to know about it?" However, Director Satomi, the director of this work, is a very unique and attractive director, so I would like you to at least understand Director Satomi! We will be introducing Director Satomi, a young director who is leading the way in Japanese stop-motion animation, as well as Shin-Ei Animation, the production company involved in this work, so if you are a reader who would like to learn about the anime industry through this work as well as this work, please check it out.
Works directed by Satomi Tomoki
First of all, the name of the staff involved in this work that you should definitely remember is Director Satomi Tomoki. He was the central figure in the production of this work, so if you like the story development, world view, characters, etc. of this work, please check it out.
Many stop-motion animations produced
Director Satomi Tomoki is a director who is active mainly in the field of stop-motion animation. Stop-motion animation is a traditional technique in which still images are layered to create moving images, but in recent years, because it is a classical expression, there is a wide range of ingenuity, and many works, including those by Director Satomi, have been produced.
The explosive hit of "PUI PUI Molcar"
The film "PUI PUI Molcar" was one of the biggest hits in the world of stop-motion animation. This work, which gained attention through social media, has struck a chord with not only young people but also the working generation who are busy with work every day, making it an unusually wide-ranging work for an animation work.
The director himself appears in the film
Pui Pui Moruka is a highly anticipated work by Director Satomi, but did you know that Director Satomi himself appears in the film? Do you remember the woman who drives the Moruka in the film? That woman is actually Director Satomi! The fact that he appears in the film himself is very unique and interesting, and is said to be an artistic type!
Starting a stop-motion studio with WIT STUDIO
Director Satomi has produced many fascinating stop-motion animations, including this one, and in recent years, he has announced that he will be opening a studio to produce stop-motion animations with WIT STUDIO. You can feel Director Satomi's enthusiasm to continue producing many stop-motion animations!
Close to a work of art
As such, this work can be said to be a new creation by Director Satomi, a rising star in the world of stop-motion animation. I think it is closer to a work of art than animation. This is because stop-motion animation requires an extremely small number of people to produce it, making it very easy to read the individuality of the artist, as in this work.
The production company is Shinei Animation
As such, it can be said that this work is an explosion of Director Satomi's personality and passion. If you are interested in Director Satomi's work, please check out his other works yourself. Now, from here, I would like to introduce Shinei Animation, the animation production company responsible for the animation production of this work. Animation production cannot be done without the power of the production company, so please check out the production company as well.
A production company with a long history
Many readers may have heard of Shinei Animation. This is because Shinei Animation, the company that produced this work, is one of the many anime production companies that have a particularly long history, and is a very well-known production company due to the large number of works they have worked on.
Many masterpieces produced by Shin-Ei Animation
Shinei Animation has a track record of producing many famous animations, including this one. If you're an anime fan, you've definitely seen these super famous works, so be sure to check out other animations produced by Shin-Ei Animation besides this one!
Active in works for a wide range of age groups
Shinei Animation in particular has a reputation for producing anime that is accepted by a wide range of age groups, including this work. As we get older, we will likely stop watching anime, but Shinei Animation has produced many works that we can enjoy with our children in the future, so it can be said that it is an animation production company that you can enjoy for a long time.
Let's take a look at Shinei Animation's past masterpieces!
Now, let's take a look at some of Shinei Animation's past works. In addition to this work, "PUI PUI Molcar," the company has produced many other fascinating animation works, so be sure to check out these works as well.
Doraemon
It is no exaggeration to say that this is Shin-Ei Animation's signature work. This work is loved not only in Japan but all over the world, and it can be said that it is the work that made Shin-Ei Animation famous around the world. The origin of animation production that captivates not only children but also adults can be said to be the gene of Shin-Ei Animation, which began with the production of Doraemon.
Crayon Shin-chan
When people talk about rival works to Doraemon, this work "Crayon Shin-chan" often comes up, but in fact, both works are produced by the same animation company, Shin-Ei Animation. Just like the production of Doraemon, this work is one that shows the strengths of Shin-Ei Animation, which has been providing stable animation for many years.
"The Laughing Salesman"
"The Laughing Salesman" is a dark work with a slightly different direction from "Doraemon" and "Crayon Shin-chan", and was also produced by Shin-ei Animation. It is a particularly unique work among Shin-ei Animation, which has many works for children, and it can be said that it is a work that made it known that Shin-ei Animation can also handle mysterious styles.
"Oishinbo"
The gourmet manga masterpiece "Oishinbo" was also animated by Shin-Ei Animation. In recent years, this work has been officially distributed for free on YouTube, and it can be said to be one of the most easily enjoyed Shin-Ei Animation works. The stable drawing that is typical of Shin-Ei Animation and the well-paced story development combine to make this a very comfortable and enjoyable work.
Teasing Master Takagi-san
A popular work in recent years is "Teasing Master Takagi-san," which was produced by Shin-Ei Animation. Looking at the style of this work, it doesn't seem like the production company that has produced "Doraemon" and "Crayon Shin-chan" in the past, but it is actually a production company with a track record of producing works for young people like this work.
The strengths of stop-motion animation with a small number of production staff
From here, I would like to introduce the characteristics and strengths of many stop-motion animations, including this work ``PUI PUI Molcar.'' Although it is a classic production method, it is a genre with a wide range of possibilities, so be sure to remember it.
Putting a stop to the inflation of animation quality
One of the characteristics of recent stop-motion animation is that it puts a stop to the inflation of animation production. In recent years, animation has tended to pursue visual beauty under the idea of "more realism."
It's not just about spending money!
This has led to rising production costs for anime production, but stop-motion animation is a low-budget production, so it is gaining attention as one method of anime production.
Will there be a second Molcar?
In this way, stop-motion animation like this work plays a very important role as a trend in recent years. Even taking such points into consideration, I hope that subsequent works will be developed as stop-motion animations like this one!
Looking forward to future stop-motion animations!
I think stop-motion animation will become a trend in the future. Anime Mill will introduce many stop-motion works, including this one, so please check them out.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we introduced the director of this work, Director Satomi, the production studio, and the features and techniques of this work. I'm sure that both the production techniques and the director will be attracting a lot of attention in the future, so please check it out for yourself!
