Day in the Life of a Japanese Anime Director



A day in the life of a Japanese Anime Director in Tokyo Japan working in an Anime Production Studio. This is the typical work day in Japan of an anime director from morning his morning routine, daily work activities, all the way to nighttime. The Japanese work culture in an animation production studio is unique on it’s own as it requires 200 people to make one episode alone. This average work day in Japan at an anime studio highlights the passion each worker has for their job and how they all work together to create a Japanese anime series. Shu, the anime director, is currently directing an anime called, MAYONAKA PUNCH, meaning Midnight Punch. Working directly for the P.A. works animation studio and the Kadokawa publishing company. On his 2nd series he worked at this studio for about 10 years now. So Shu works as a freelancer, which is rather typical in Japan’s anime industry as they make up almost 70% of its workers. For Shu, this means his work location changes depending on his client projects. Currently, his primary studio though is in Kodaira which allows him to bike to work, but this morning he needs to head directly to the voice recording studio first. Today, the team is recording one episode which is 24 minutes long with the Seiyu voice actors. It takes about 4-5 hours on average but if there’s an issue, it’ll take as long as it needs until they can get it right. That is how this anime director’s day starts, but then will move onto more tasks throught the day.

Anime English Title: MAYONAKA PUNCH
Synopsis: Meet Masaki, the now former member of a popular NewTuber group. After getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with a partner with superhuman abilities. Together, they aim to create sensational content and hit 1 million subscribers.

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  2. What the?? You know he don't get no sex. Sad.

  3. Can you guys make my anime??

  4. Did not know this was the company that made shirobako what a trip

  5. 日本人でもこんなにアニメ監督の仕事を知ることはできないからマジで助かる!!

  6. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  7. 25:02 He didn't eat anything till 2? maybe sm small snack but no breakfast. Man.. im hungry

  8. Omg, this is the studio that did Buddy daddies

  9. Thanks, it's really interesting

  10. I want to see moontoon office

  11. I just started watching a anime movie call maquia, when is saw its made by PA works i suddenly remembered this video and came to check and yeah it's same agency 🔥

  12. Does anyone know the name of the gentleman at 7:25?

  13. When can I start like tatttt

  14. This is whatI am thinking about!

  15. Having watched Shirobako and knowing PA Works worked on it, You can see how Musashi Ani's office was VERY inspired by PA Works actual offices. it must have been meta as hell to work on.

  16. As someone who is actively writing an anime series I will direct once I have the budget, resources, and connections, this video was mad inspiring.

  17. i watched the kome anime and liked it a lot! no idea this guys made it , big up broski

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  19. Virtual hugs to all animation department workers ❤ You have made many of us smile, get through tough times. And I only hope you all have love and hope and stay positive through yours. Lots of love ❤

  20. Delicia de dia do Paolo dentro de um estúdio de anime no Japão em Tóquio, apoio de Portugal 🇵🇹

  21. No use AI will killing artist in future please help Artists

  22. Gotta love Paolo's day in the life videos!

  23. Anime is such a wonderful art form. In my humble opinion some of the greatest artists I ever seen do anime. Thank you for this video and the talented folks who give us all this gift of anime!❤

  24. Respect for quality content

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