IMPORTANT: New Cut #255 (Megumi) to replace Cut #046 (Danji)
IMPORTANT: New Cut #255 (Megumi) to replace Cut #046 (Danji)
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Due to a change in our production planning, the cut with Danji running (#046) was taken out from the animatic (video storyboard). So unfortunately, the cut will no longer be included in the actual animation footage of the episode when it airs. We apologize for this sudden change. We now offer a new cut with Megumi (Cut #255) for you to try out instead. Just like the previous Cut #046, this cut will be the most challenging to animate among the three options. We hope you take on this new challenge to get a taste of how character movements are done in anime!
What if I already started working on CUT #046 (Danji)?
What if I already started working on CUT #046 (Danji)?
Don't worry. If you've already started working on Cut #046 with Danji running, keep working at it to finish and submit by the deadline. Anyone who submits with a valid US address will receive the same Grand Prize (Vanguard poster with staff autographs) for trying out and finishing Cut #046. You can try animating Cut #255 as well to see if it will make it to the actual broadcasting, of course.
Anime Central Panel recording is here!
Anime Central Panel recording is here!
This is a recording from the Kinema Citrus panel at Anime Central 2023 held in Chicago on May 20. Nagasaku-sensei talked about techniques used in animating a cut like #255 (Megumi) by showcasing a similar cut.
Hope this helps our Challengers!
Also check out TIPS page outlining Nagasaku-sensei's demonstration at the panel.
Welcome Challengers!
Welcome Challengers!
Kinema Citrus and the Character Designer/Animation Director Tomokatsu Nagasaku are bringing you a once in a lifetime opportunity to draw some anime! The winners will have a chance to be a part of the animation production for the upcoming Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 3, scheduled to be released in summer 2023. Every participant will receive a special Thank You autographed postcard.
We want you to animate from the three Cut options provided below. Don't worry, these Cuts are simple as long you read through Nagasaku-sensei's instructions before you begin. Once you complete your drawings, submit them to be reviewed by Nagasaku-sensei. If you are selected as one of the three winners, you will be credited and the artwork will be implemented in the upcoming Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 3. YES, you can become a contributor to an anime production!
What is a Cut?
In anime production terminology, a cut is referred to as a single shot of the camera. A new start-out animator will receive a cut assignment with instructions given by an animation director such as Nagasaku-sensei to complete before a deadline. A cut assignment can be a simple as a single keyframe of a still body posture with mouth only movement, or as complicated as full hair and body movements in a cut.
Tomokatsu Nagasaku
Tomokatsu Nagasaku
Tomokatsu Nagasaku started his animator career at Walt Disney Animation Japan in 1998. Ever since he became freelance in 2004, he worked as a key animator, animation director and chief animation director on numerous titles including: the Show by Rock!! franchise, Eureka Seven AO, Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution movie, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, etc. His first character design work was for Slap Up Party: Arad Senki/Dungeon Fighter Online TV series. He currently works at Kinema Citrus as the character designer and the chief animation director for Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress.
Participation Prize
Participation Prize
The Art Challenge is open to anyone.
A Thank You autographed illustration postcard drawn by Nagasaku-sensei will be mailed to all participants with a valid US shipping address. (One card per challenger per cut, you may receive up to 3 cards if you want to challenge all three cuts.)
The goal is to provide a fun way to learn what it takes to be an animator.
Grand Prize
Grand Prize
Nagasaku-sensei will select 3 winners from the three Cuts. The drawings will be used in Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 3 and each winner will receive a Vanguard poster with the main staff autographs.
The winners will be contacted by Thursday June 15th, 2023, followed by official announcement in summer on this website. (https://sites.google.com/view/kcartchallenge2023)
Submission deadline
Submission deadline
The submission deadline will be on Sunday June 11th, 2023 (PST 11:59:59 PM)
Email kcartchallenge2023@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Check FAQ page first to see if your question is already answered.
Thank you for your challenge!
Thank you for your challenge!
(The submission page was closed after the deadline.)
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