Date & Time: 10/25 (FRI) 13:30

Location: Literary Arts Ecology Hall K301

POPREQ, the director of 《A Few Moments of Cheers》shared that sustaining a creative career in today’s world is quite challenging. He reflected on how precious the initial passion and the daily life of being a creator are. He commented, “I don’t want to say that ‘continuing is better,’ but I hope the experiences and joys of creation can guide you toward tomorrow.” The director chose his hometown, Ishikawa Prefecture, as the backdrop for the animation. Despite the team members being in their twenties, they created a visually striking work centered around the theme of "Hurray = Encouragement, Appreciation, Joy," which strongly resonates with a younger audience. They gained significant recognition for their music videos for Yorushika’s songs "Ame to Cappuccino" and "Dakara Boku wa Ongaku o Yameta."

Speaker Team:

POPREQ ぽぷりか
POPREQ is a highly acclaimed animation director, renowned for his exceptional skills in Blender. He has outstanding creativity and technical prowess in animation. POPREQ has garnered significant recognition in the 3DCG animation and has a large fan base among younger generations. His works are distinguished by their unique style and intricate visual effects, often blending reality and fantasy to create stunning visual experiences. As a key member of the creative team "Hurray!”, POPREQ has played a crucial role in several projects, including his debut as the director of an inspiring short animation film, contributing greatly to its success.

Kotaro Horiguchi
Kataro Horiguchi graduated from Waseda University's Kawaguchi Art School. After graduating, he worked for a film production company before joining the animation studio GRAPHNICA in 2009, where he transitioned to the role of animation producer. He has been involved in the production of animated content for television, theater, games, and arcade machines. In November 2020, he joined HIKE Co., Ltd. as the head of their animation division. In 2021, he founded 100studio and in January 2024, he became the chairman of the 3DCG studio SHiiTAKE DiGiTAL, Ltd. For more information, you can visit their website: https://100studio.jp
This lecture will also screen "Quality Assurance in Another World". The story is set in an unfinished VR game and follows Haga, a member of the highly secretive investigative team "Seekers of the King." Haga embarks on a journey to investigate everything in this world, with the true objective of debugging it.

Kaoru Kitade
Kaoru Kitade is an experienced writer and public relations specialist. After joining HIKE, she took on the role of PR in the Management Department, where she is responsible for the PR work of both HIKE and 100studio. She has also been involved in the public relations efforts for "A Few Moments of Cheers." In the upcoming lecture, she will share her extensive experience in animation marketing, promotion, and public relations.