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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.
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.
The highly-anticipated first feature from Studio Ponoc will be released this winter in North America.
“Gender has nothing to do with making movies,” Nishimura said, after claiming that women were not a good choice for directing fantasy films.
Women are too realistic to be capable of directing fantasy films, says Ghibli producer.