A clearer picture of Japanese animation

A clearer picture of Japanese animation

JAKARTA (JP): The world has come to know Japanese animation in
recent years for its unique and daring artistic style.
Indonesia's youth is well-acquainted with popular cartoons such
as Sailor Moon and comics like Dragon Ball Z.

Members of the public wanting to learn more about how Japanese
animation has developed -- there are comics from the land of the
rising sun for seemingly all tastes -- should try a workshop
organized by the Indonesian Animators Association in cooperation
with the Japanese Cultural Center.

The workshop will be held from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21 at the Japan
Cultural Center, Summitmas building, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central
Jakarta, and on Oct. 23 to Oct. 25 in Surabaya. Featured will be
Yasuo Yamaguchi and animator Koichi Tsonuda. Yamaguchi, executive
director of Toei Animatios Co. Ltd., Japan, is the planning
producer of various TV animation, such as Candy-Candy, and
animation for wide-screen movies.

Yamaguchi will provide an introduction to Japanese animation,
Tsunoda will show his skills and the two will join forces in a
session on "Review and Criticism" on Indonesian animation.

The workshop is intended for artists, animators, TV station
staff members, Japanese language learners, members of the print
media and other members of the public with an interest in
Japanese animation. Invitations are available from the Japanese
Cultural Center in Jakarta (tel. 520-1266). Spaces are limited.
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