Yusuke Murata, the acclaimed manga artist behind One Punch Man and Eyeshield 21, has officially entered the world of animation. Murata made the groundbreaking announcement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on January 1 JST, revealing that he had founded his animation studio.
The announcement garnered an outpouring of support and congratulations from fellow animators, including Masaaki Endou (co-effect animation director for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Sky Utopia), Takashi Hashimoto (co-main animator for High Card), and Mahmoud (co-animation director for Urusei Yatsura). Their positive responses underscore the excitement within the animation community regarding Murata’s new venture.
While the prolific artist remains tight-lipped about specific details regarding his newly founded animation studio, fans and industry insiders alike are buzzing with anticipation. Murata’s foray into animation signals a promising chapter in his illustrious career, as he continues to break new ground and captivate audiences with his boundless creativity.
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