Anonymous
7/20/2025, 8:56:18 PM No.280757136
New interview with Toei producer, Yoshihide Moriyama:
>We have certain achievements, probably in terms of business share, history, achievements or number of titles and franchises. We are probably the number one in the Japanese industry. But on the other hand, we wanted to do something we haven’t done before, something bold that Makoto Shinkai or Mamoru Hosoda have achieved and are still achieving.
>They are in a really different position from ours. They're the independent people. They have their own independent studio. By the way, you probably know Hosoda used to work for Toei Animation for so many years. So there’s something that we really wanted to challenge. I think this is going to be the new era of Toei Animation.
>Platforms like YouTube and other social media platforms are rapidly evolving, and the technology is rapidly evolving too. I think we're entering into a new era, or evolving area, where individuals can really publish or release their own animation, not only professionals and amateurs. So it's no longer just about the big studios. Personal visions and talent really count; that’s why Annecy is a place where individuals can showcase their work. It feels more exciting than ever as a leading company in the industry. This is a really nice chance for us, after the launch of ETERNA Animation. It's a nice place to see these talents, find these talents, and an opportunity to develop these talents. That’s where the best talents can really gather.
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2025/7/18/eterna-animation-toei-takeru-shinozuka-yoshihide-moriyama-interview
>We have certain achievements, probably in terms of business share, history, achievements or number of titles and franchises. We are probably the number one in the Japanese industry. But on the other hand, we wanted to do something we haven’t done before, something bold that Makoto Shinkai or Mamoru Hosoda have achieved and are still achieving.
>They are in a really different position from ours. They're the independent people. They have their own independent studio. By the way, you probably know Hosoda used to work for Toei Animation for so many years. So there’s something that we really wanted to challenge. I think this is going to be the new era of Toei Animation.
>Platforms like YouTube and other social media platforms are rapidly evolving, and the technology is rapidly evolving too. I think we're entering into a new era, or evolving area, where individuals can really publish or release their own animation, not only professionals and amateurs. So it's no longer just about the big studios. Personal visions and talent really count; that’s why Annecy is a place where individuals can showcase their work. It feels more exciting than ever as a leading company in the industry. This is a really nice chance for us, after the launch of ETERNA Animation. It's a nice place to see these talents, find these talents, and an opportunity to develop these talents. That’s where the best talents can really gather.
https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2025/7/18/eterna-animation-toei-takeru-shinozuka-yoshihide-moriyama-interview
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