A special lecture series that lets you experience the real “production site” of anime will be held!

We will invite directors, animators, and producers who have helped shape the Japanese animation industry to speak about their on-site experiences, behind-the-scenes stories of their creative works, and messages for the next generation, from their respective professional perspectives.
This nine-part special lecture series offers a valuable opportunity for students interested in animation, as well as professionals working in the anime and entertainment industries,
“listen,” “learn,” and “understand” the animation world through the voices of leading professionals.

[Lecture Schedule & Guest Speakers](Names listed without honorifics)

・Session 1: November 15 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Gisaburō Sugii (Director)

・Session 2: November 29 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Ryosuke Takahashi (Director)
Apply for Session 2 here!

・Session 3: December 14 (Sun), 15:00–17:00 — Kunio Okawara (Mechanical Designer)
3rd: Click here to apply!

・Session 4: December 20 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Hiroyuki Kadogō (Animation Director)
4th: Click here to apply!

・Session 5: January 17 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Hiromi Seki (Producer, Planning Department, Toei Animation Co., Ltd.)
・Session 6: January 31 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Michiyuki Honma (Chairman, Pierrot Co., Ltd.)
・Session 7: February 7 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Kazushige Yusa (Animation Director)
・Session 8: February 14 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Keisuke Iwata (Executive Producer, GAGA Corporation)
・Session 9: February 21 (Sat), 15:00–17:00 — Takayuki Gotō (Advisor & Animator, Production I.G, Inc.)
Event times may vary slightly. Thank you for your understanding.

[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]
High school students and older
Non-Japanese nationals who understand Japanese are also welcome to participate.

[Capacity]
50 participants per session (advance application and lottery)

[Application Method]
Please apply for each session you wish to attend by clicking “Apply for this session here!” for each lecture.
Application deadlines are listed on each session’s application page.
Please check each application page for notes and important details regarding participation.
In case of cancellation, please contact us at the email address below.
Contact: info@animetokyo.jp