Creator’s File
Directory of innovative individuals who are constantly attempting
new endeavors using their own unique methods of expression.
No. 32
MIYAJIMA Ryotaro
![MIYAJIMA Ryotaro](../assets/images/creators/MIYAJIMA-Ryotaro/creator.png)
Animation creator
Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1989. Received master's
degree from Tokyo University of the Arts,
Department of Animation in 2017. Enrolled in the doctoral program in 2020. 2016: "RADIO WAVE" selected at 32 film festivals. 2017: "AEON" was selected at 19 film festivals. 2019: "CASTLE" was selected at 53 film festivals.
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JMAF 23rd Animation division / Jury Selections
CASTLE
- Animated short film
- 00:05:00
- Production
- Miyajima Animation
- Director
- MIYAJIMA Ryotaro
- Sound Design, Mixing, Editing
- MASUDA Yoshiki, Miyajima Animation
- Producer
- OMODAKA Sayaka
During the period of the 'Provinces at war', many lives were lost. A castle architect discovers the possible role of a tea room as a place for warriors to regain humanity.
Behind the Scenes
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- Synopsis -
The synopsis at the beginning of the production centered on expressing the characters’ subjective point of view. -
- Character design -
The whole story consists of these 4 characters. -
- Art setting sheet -
A collection of building plans. They are composed of simple designs
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- Image board -
A collection of ideas which was originally planned to be used in the ending part. -
- Image board -
Many image boards were drawn in order to examine different lighting effects.
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- Storyboard -
Each scene is assigned a specific period of time and the animation is produced using the "one shot, one scene" method. -
- Storyboard -
The core of the idea remains the same although many of the storyboards have been amended. -
- Storyboard -
There were many changes, especially to the ending. But this shot was used as it was originally planned.
Other Works
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AEON
- Animated short film
- 00:03:48
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©Miyajima AnimationCopyrights
RADIO WAVE
- Animated short film
- 00:03:09