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DIRECTOR Shinichiro
Watanabe
Q. How did this project start?
I was told to create something that involved spaceships and to
submit a concept. They said as long as it portrayed spaceships they
wouldn't question anything. So I agreed.
Q. What took a lot of time?
I had to create a non-existent world step by step, and make it seem
as though life actually existed. I had to consider every aspect
including trash cans and telephone poles. And usually, I don't think
about these things, cause it's a pain, but when I did, it took a lot of
time and effort.
Q. What did you want to express the most?
I wanted to create something that had never been seen. You've seen a
lot in the past, and find things you like. These days, many people try
to create what they've seen. That's not what I wanted to do. I probably
included what I've seen and liked. But the overall picture will become
something totally new. Creating something never seen before was my
goal... sort of.
Q. What's the theme of the series?
Spike's past, or his karma. Part of his life you haven't seen.
People wanted to, but we couldn't show it on television. On video, in
the 26 episode series, you see it gradually. It's the underlying theme
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SERIES COMPOSER
Keiko Nobumoto
Q. Why did you work on this project?
I first worked with the director, Mr. Watanabe, on Macross Plus.
Later, I was asked to work on a series directed by Mr. Watanabe. I still
don't know what a Series Composer is supposed to do... I'm writing the
scripts for a number of episodes.
Q. How is it different from other anime?
The use of gaps. This series makes really smart use of gaps. |
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MUSIC Yoko Kanno
Q. How is the music used in the series?
I was so amazed to find this piece used for this scene? Some of the
pieces I wish they used for different scenes. (Laughs) But I didn't find
any that were inappropriate. So, I'm happy.
Q. How about the production team?
Everyone is so relaxed (Laughs) like, they're sitting around lazy.
(Tilts head onto shoulder, laughs) I don't think they say they're tired.
Anime, either commercials or TV, they're all so serious, always arguing.
'This scene should be like this...' 'No, no, the heroine shouldn't say
such a word!' That's my impression. But this team... (Slouches back)
They're totally slacking off. (Laughs) And it shows in this anime! |
