Studio Ponoc founder Yoshiaki Nishimura says that ‘The Imaginary’ gave the studio a chance to move outside of its storytelling comfort zone, as well as push the look of their animation.
The film debuts worldwide on Netflix July 5.
It’s the first new release as part of Studio Ponoc’s exclusive streaming deal with Netflix.
Ponoc, founded by former Studio Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura, previously produced ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ and ‘Modest Heroes.’
Ghibli veteran Yoshiyuki Momose is a very accomplished artist. “The Imaginary” will give us a good sense of whether he has the directorial vision to match.
In an exclusive English-language interview, Yoshiaki Nishimura speaks with Cartoon Brew’s about the growth of his company, Studio Ponoc.
Open source animation software was used in the production of the hand-drawn anime “Mary and the Witch’s Flower.”
The highly-anticipated first feature from Studio Ponoc will be released this winter in North America.
