Artist

hohobun

In full bloom, 2021 (Animation)

Called and Being Called, 2019 (Animation)

Burning Time, 2020 (Animation)

hohobun

Born in 1997 in Tokyo, live in Tokyo, Japan
Graduated Tama Art University, Graphic design in 2021.

After graduating from the Department of Graphic Design at Tama Art University, their animated works have been screened both domestically and internationally, with a focus on the UK, Australia, and Taiwan. Drawing inspiration from memories of early childhood and the loss of family members, the artist explores the brief lives of small creatures. Their decorative works are characterized by intricate collages of cell-like components, capturing the delicate tension between human ethics and biological instinct.
The artist is active across a wide range of fields, including animation, advertising, publishing, stage design, background art, and character merchandise, often serving in a directorial capacity.

Selected Works & Achievements
TV Anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End": Ending Sequence Director (1st Cour)
SEVENTEEN "Tiny Light": Music Video
Netflix "BEASTARS FINAL SEASON" Part 2: Ending Sequence

Awards & Grants: Selected for the 4th and 5th Kuma Foundation Fellowship; Jury Selection at the Japan Media Arts Festival, among others.

Selected Exhibition

KUMA EXHIBITION 2022

KUMA EXHIBITION 2021

Selected for the "Tama Art University Graduation Study / Graduation Projects Exhibition 2021: Excellent Works"

Selected Award

Jury Selection, Japan Media Arts Festival

Honorable Mention, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CREATIVE AWARD (ISCA)

Excellent Work (Graduation Project), Tama Art University

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