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The factory manager, Shingo, is finally trying to make his own armature. And he has almost succeeded. He has a huge head of ideas. He can look at ready-made products and modify them to make them more usable.

Actually, he was one of the first students in my Qajaq building workshop. He probably didn't have much experience in kayaking before. But his curiosity quickly filled the gap, and he became a master of Qajaq building. I sometimes let him lead the workshops. That's why I got him involved in this stop-motion animation project. Yes, he is very dependable.

His partner Sayaka is also involved in this project. She graduated from an art school and previously worked at a famous animation studio. You must be familiar with that studio's work. Yes, it's the one with the giant deer god in it.

I left the design of the main character to her. She also completed Qajaq several years ago. And now She can do some rolls too.

This project focuses on child kayaker. So, I'm excited to see Shingo and Sayaka's passion for kayaking reflected in the animation. 


I am very grateful to both of you for your help. Thank you.

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Location: 日本、千葉県富津市

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