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March Dormitory Diary Entry - Ueno

Here's my dormitory diary entry for March, and I apologize for the continued delay from February.

A senior colleague at work recently invited me to a study session. The seniors at my company are all incredibly kind and approachable, which has greatly supported me. I was struggling with how to depict hair movement and th...

February Dormitory Diary Entry - Ueno

Here's my February dormitory diary entry. My apologies for the late update.

I've been battling illness again, which has made it difficult to rack up a significant number of frames... It's led me to reflect on the importance of better health management.

I’ve been trying to work on my line quality recently, partic...

March Dormitory Diary Entry - Okabe

Greetings, it's Okabe here.

I'm going to the cinema today! There's supposedly a talk show after the movie, so I'm looking forward to it.

Last year, I think I only saw about three movies in theaters. That's too few! I always have fun, so I want to see more.

The year before last, I watched the first "Avatar" i...

March Dormitory Diary Entry - Okabe

Hope you're well, it's Okabe here.

Just when I thought we were past the busiest time, it turns out we're not! I've been working weekends non-stop, and I've pretty much lost all sense of what day it is. Though I do get days off in return, my schedule is all over the place, leaving me feeling unsettled.

I recently t...

Meet our New Resident - Hiori Okumura

Nice to meet you, and thank you for your support.

I'm Hiori Okumura, and I'll be transitioning to my new life in Tokyo starting in April. The future is uncertain, but that just makes it all the more exciting!

I got deeply engrossed in watching "The Prince of Tennis" musical in March. Finding a piece of art you lov...

March Dormitory Diary Entry - Watanabe

Hello, it's Watanabe.

Here's my dormitory diary entry for March.

Work has been business as usual, so I thought I’d take a second to touch on payment rates in animation. 

Recently, my studio made a policy not to accept external projects offering less than 4.50 dollars per frame. I’m curious: does tha...

March Dormitory Diary Entry - Ura Takazumi

Hello,

Ura here, grappling with a severe case of allergies.

This is my dormitory diary entry for March.

The allergy season hits hard every year, leaving me with a runny nose, incessant sneezing, and itchy eyes.

I envy those who are free from the grasp of pollen. A visit to the ENT for some meds is defi...

Meet Our New Resident - Aina Sugisawa

Nice to meet you.

I am Sugisawa, and starting this spring, I have the privilege of receiving your support. I will do my best to provide diary updates that live up to your assistance.

As a trainee, I'm currently practicing by sending frames back and forth between my studio and me for feedback.

I'm new to anim...

Meet Our New Resident - Naoto Enokida!

Nice to meet you!

Thanks to everyone's support, I'll be joining a studio in Tokyo in April.

My name is Naoto Enokida!

I've had some experience doing key animation since my university days. However, as you can see, my art style is quite distinctive, so it's been a challenge for me to adjust to the style and g...

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Meet Our New Resident - Junta Sakurai

Nice to meet you!

I'm Junta Sakurai, and this marks my first entry into my dormitory diary.

Contrary to the norm in this industry, I was never an art kid in elementary, middle, or even high school. Even in college, I pursued a degree unrelated to art.

While I was briefly considering joining an art club to fi...

Meet Our New Resident - Haruka Okamoto

Hey there!

I'm Haruka Okamoto, one of the newest additions to the New Animator Dormitory!

I'll be beginning my animation journey in Nakano starting in April!

I haven't moved to Tokyo just yet; I'm still living with my folks, but my plan is to stay focused and put in the effort to sharpen my skills.

For...

Meet Our New Resident - Shin Hison

Nice to meet you,

My name is Shin Hison, and I'll be moving to Tokyo in April to pursue a career in animation. 

I'm only a beginner in the craft, but I plan to work my way up to become a bona fide professional animator.

Due to the high cost of living in Tokyo, my new place will be a bit smaller than my ...

February Dormitory Diary Entry - Ura

Hello. This is Ura, and boy, did I have a busy February.

This is my dormitory diary entry for February.

I got a lot of cuts this month with short deadlines—I pulled several all-nighters to get them done in time, which was rough. Even after all that, I still missed my deadline by about 30 minutes. That was sort o...

February Dormitory Diary Entry - Okabe

Thank you very much for your support. This is Okabe.

Since the end of January, I've been swamped with work due to an onslaught of holiday shifts. It's been quite the ordeal, but I feel like I've finally made it through. At the start of the year, I had the opportunity to draw an illustration for the company's brochure. L...

February Dormitory Diary Entry - Watanabe

Thank you very much for your support. This is Watanabe.

This is my dormitory diary entry for February.

For the first time ever, I got to join in on a project wrap-up party recently. Given the pandemic's impact, it was the company's first gathering of this kind in a long while. The event was a who's who of the proj...

January Dormitory Diary Entry - Ueno

Thank you very much for your support. Here's my diary entry for January, and I apologize for the delay.

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside one of my favorite animators, who was in charge of storyboarding and directing an episode. I've been watching that episode over and over, finding myself sec...

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January Dormitory Diary Entry - Okabe

Thank you very much for your support. This is Okabe.

Recently, my health hasn't been the best, causing me to start my workdays later than I'd like. No matter how hard I try, mornings have become a real challenge, and getting up on time feels almost impossible. Though I know my tardiness is somewhat overlooked at work, I...

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January Dormitory Diary Entry - Yamamoto

Thank you very much for your support!

Yamamoto here!

This is my dormitory diary entry for January!

I hope you’re having a good New Year.

I spent New Year’s break back at home with my family.

I was busy there cooking up osechi with rice cakes (a traditional dish usually made around New Years)....

January Dormitory Diary Entry - Sakamoto

Happy New Year! This is Sakamoto.

I'm writing my dormitory diary entry for January.

At the end of last year, I participated in Comiket for the first time. I dreamed of creating a booklet of my own sketches, and I was thrilled to see the finished product. I'm grateful that, surprisingly, several people actually bou...

January Dormitory Diary Entry - Ura

Happy New Year! This is Ura.

Here's my January 2024 Dormitory Diary.

I spent about ten days back home in Ishikawa Prefecture at the end of last year. I had planned to spend the New Year's holiday drawing and relaxing at home, but on New Year's Day, we were unexpectedly hit by an earthquake. My family's home is in ...

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January Dormitory Diary Entry - Watanabe

Happy New Year!

This is my January Dormitory Diary.

How did you spend the New Year's holiday?

I went back to my hometown for a relaxing break.

I was worried because my grandfather had recently undergone surgery, but I was relieved to see him recovering well.

With several challenging events at the...

Exclusive December Dormitory Diary Entry - Sakamoto

Thank you for your continued support.

This is Sakamoto.

I'm posting my December Dormitory Diary.

I recently had the opportunity to go out drinking with some senior colleagues from another company, which was a great experience.

It was particularly valuable to hear from a senior who has been working on Q...

December Dormitory Diary Entry - Sakamoto

Hello, this is Sakamoto.

I'm posting my December Dormitory Diary.

I've actually decided to participate as a circle in this year's Winter Comiket.

When I attended the summer event as a general participant, I was struck by how fun and festival-like the atmosphere was, which inspired me to try publishing a dood...

November Domitory Entry - Sakamoto

My apologies for the delay. This is Sakamoto.

I'm posting my exclusive November Dormitory Diary.

Toward the end of November, I went to watch a soccer game for the first time since elementary school.

Honestly, I thought it would be easier and more enjoyable to just watch it on TV, but it was surprisingly a lo...

December Dormitory Diary Entry - Ueno

Thank you for your continued support.

This is Ueno. I apologize for the delay in posting my December entry.

Despite the bitter cold outside, I still feel that the office heating is cranked up too high, so I've been frantically working while wiping my sweaty hands with a handkerchief.

Lately, I've been receiv...