Adult Animation Revolution: ‘Hidari’ Offers An Extensive Behind The Scenes Look
by Tito W. James
Directed by Masashi Kawamura, Hidari is a stop-motion samurai film inspired by the legendary Japanese sculptor Jingoro Hidari. The team gives an in-depth look behind the scenes at the production of the stop-motion pilot film.
When a skilled sculptor gets set up by his colleagues and loses his right arm, he returns decades later with his partner “Sleeping Cat” and his weaponized prosthetic arm to exact his revenge.
I’m amazed at the level of craftsmanship that’s poured into this film. The incorporation of Japanese folklore, Noh performance masks, and Edo era wood cut is an artistic marvel. These ancient traditions are then super-charged with with high-energy anime-inspired fights. The result is a new kind of legend that fuses mythology with popular culture.
After a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, Hidari is being developed into a full animated feature film. Those who are interested can check out our exclusive interview with director Masashi Kawamura.
