【Event Overview】
“I want to know how anime moves.” “I want to work in anime someday.”
This special workshop turns such curiosity into a learning and hands-on experience.
A professional animator will provide direct instruction, allowing participants to enjoy learning the basic techniques of animation production and the mechanism that makes drawings move.
This is a special experience-based course recommended for children who love drawing or are interested in a future career in animation. Come and experience the excitement of seeing your own drawings come to life!

[Instructor]
Shinji Seya
Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Animator.
Joined Tezuka Productions as an animator in 1978. In 1989, worked as Assistant Animation Director and Sub-Character Designer on Blue Blink. Since then, he has been involved in numerous works as Character Designer and Animation Director, including Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom and Black Jack.

【Date and Time】
Sunday, January 18, 2026
1st session 13:00-15:00
2nd session 16:00-18:00
Event times may vary slightly.

[Venue]
Anime Tokyo Station, 14th Floor Special Venue
(2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)

【Participation Fee】
Free

【Target Age】
Elementary to high school students
*This course will be conducted in Japanese only.

Capacity
12 persons per session (advance application and lottery)

Application】 【Application
Apply Here!

Application Deadline
Until 23:59 on January 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
Please contact us in case of cancellation. Those arriving more than 15 minutes late will be considered canceled.
info@animetokyo.jp

[Notes]
This workshop mainly consists of lectures and focused drawing work. Due to the nature of the session, guardians wishing to observe will be seated in a separate area.
If there are many questions, the session may extend slightly.
Photography and video recording during the event are not permitted.
Please be advised that related parties may film or record the event on the day of the event for publicity and reporting purposes.