Creator’s File
Directory of innovative individuals who are constantly attempting
new endeavors using their own unique methods of expression.
No. 32
MIYAJIMA Ryotaro
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