Shinji Aramaki

Shinji Aramaki (荒牧 伸志, Aramaki Shinji, born 2 October 1960) is a Japanese anime director and mechanical designer from Fukuoka Prefecture. He graduated from Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School and Okayama University. He was a member of Artmic and is currently the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Sola Digital Arts.[1] He is a leading figure in 3DCG animation in Japan.[2][3]

Shinji Aramaki
荒牧 伸志
Aramaki at the Ready Player One Japan premiere in 2018
Born (1960-10-02) 2 October 1960
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Alma materOkayama University
Occupation(s)Anime director and mechanical designer

History

From middle school through high school, Aramaki was influenced by Space Battleship Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam, and Star Wars, and aspired to a career in the visual arts.[4] During his time at Okayama University, he was a member of the manga club. One of his best-known works from his time in the manga club was the self-produced animation Moonstruck Artemis.

Aramaki himself stated that he did not have a particular desire to work in the animation industry, but rather went into it because he could draw pictures and because the industry had a wide range of opportunities.[4] He does not distinguish between animation and live-action genres, and says that the spread of digital technology has made it easier for him to work in the animation and live-action fields, as the boundary between the two has disappeared.[4] He is particularly well known for his work on anime featuring mecha of the sort that can transform into powered exoskeletons and motorcycles.[5]

In 2004, he directed Appleseed, the world's first 3D live anime that introduced motion capture, which had a great impact on creators not only in Japan but also around the world.

On October 27, 2011, Aramaki participated in a panel discussion at the VFX-JAPAN Kickoff Meeting.[6][7]

On 29 November 2018, it was announced that he and Kenji Kamiyama will direct the initial season of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, an anime for Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.[8][9][10]

Work

As director

As designer

Other

References
  1. 満を持して世界に挑む！　映画『スターシップ・トゥルーパーズ　インベイジョン』荒牧伸志監督インタビュー | FEATURE | CGWORLD.jp
  2. 日本における3DCGアニメの第一人者
  3. "3DCG の夜明け 〜日本のフル CG アニメの未を探る〜". AREA JAPAN. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  4. Yōta Kojō (May 2004). "トクサツ遺伝子研究所 荒牧伸志インタビュー". Uchusen. Vol. 112. Asahi Sonorama. p. 111. 01843-05.
  5. "Midnight Eye interview: Shinji Aramaki". Retrieved 20 April 2007.
  6. VFX-JAPANの設立目指す キックオフミーティング
  7. 「VFX-JAPAN」キックオフミーティングをふりかえる | FEATURE | CGWORLD.jp
  8. Otterson, Joe (29 November 2018). "Blade Runner Anime Series". Variety. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  9. Gurwin, Gabe (29 November 2018). "BLADE RUNNER ANIME SERIES COMING TO CARTOON NETWORK, CRUNCHYROLL". IGN. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  10. Yoo, Noah (29 November 2018). "Adult Swim Announces New "Blade Runner" Anime Series". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  11. "Appleseed Ex Machina" Newtype USA 6 (12) 20. December 2007. ISSN 1541-4817.
  12. "Official website and blog states him as director".
  13. "Captain Harlock's New CG Pilot Images, Staff Revealed". Anime News Network.
  14. Young, Al. "First Trailer for SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK". Twitch.
  15. "Work in progress 2011". Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  16. "Appleseed Alpha CG Anime Film's 1st Trailer Posted". Anime News Network.
  17. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-02-06/evangelion-another-impact-short-by-appleseed-aramaki-streamed/.84154 | 'Evangelion:Another Impact' Short by Appleseed's Aramaki Streamed
  18. Alt, Matt. "Machine Logic". Otaku USA. Posted 2 November 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2010. Archived page at the Wayback Machine.

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