Anime Supernova (2017) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Anime Supernova online in HD.
Anime Supernova — Storyline
Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: lae astra
Anime Supernova — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2017-04-08 |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 72 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
Anime Supernova — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Tomorrow's Worlds, From Today's Rising Star (2017-04-08) — Yasuhiro Yoshiura creates long-form sci-fi animations set in the near future. He discusses his animated series, Time of Eve, which suggests the possibility of more intimate human-r
- E2: The Road to Your Name (2017-04-15) — In Japan, Makoto Shinkai has become a household name, thanks to the blockbuster success of his latest feature-length animation, Your Name. The film has already smashed records in C
- E3: Handcrafted Fantasies in a Digital World (2017-04-22) — Yoshiko Misumi creates fantastical worlds featuring handcrafted artwork and an aesthetic style that rejects animation's move towards digital. The result is like watching a moving p
- E4: Bringing Sketch Comedy to Animation (2017-06-03) — Taketo Shinkai creates animated sketch comedies featuring rapid-fire dialogue, minimal movement, and a distinctive pop visual style. The many shorts he has produced for TV have fou
- E5: Surrealism through Simplicity (2017-06-17) — Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in
- E6: Living, Breathing Paintings (2017-06-24) — Ryu Kato creates living paintings that dance beautifully across the screen. In both his artwork and his animation, Kato emphasizes the rhythmic and the unexpected — qualities that
- E7: A Maestro of Computer Graphics (2017-08-19) — Kohta Morie is a computer animator known for his dynamic and stylish visuals, which range from photorealistic expressions to cel-like animation. Although he made his start working
- E8: Emphasizing Imagery with Minimalism (2017-08-26) — Ryo Okawara is an illustrator and anime director who consistently experiments with style — for example, by creating a work that resembles a series of poster illustrations come to
- E9: Dramatic Flourishes (2017-10-07) — Yuhei Sakuragi is a computer animator who specializes in creating stylish female characters with a hand-drawn feel. As a digital native, he has a talent for knowing what young peop
- E10: Chilling Your Spine and Tickling Your Funnybone (2017-10-21) — Toshiko Hata is an animator and illustrator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the
- E11: Depicting Life and Death with Puppets (2017-10-28) — Tomoyasu Murata creates puppet animations that delve into themes of life and death. His works mix realism and fantasy to depict both our world and the afterlife, and he portrays hi
- E12: Adapting Science Fiction for the Big Screen (2017-11-04) — Hiroyuki Seshita is an animation director who has been involved in numerous feature-length adaptations of popular sci-fi manga. He often adds his own elements to the original works
Season 2
- E1: Tradition Meets Cutting-edge Computer Graphics (2018-04-07) — Shuhei Morita is a renowned digital animator who brings a distinctively Asian aesthetic to his magic realist works. He got his break thanks to one of Japan's most revered animators
- E2: Creating Graceful Motion with CGI (2018-05-05) — Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. From ultra-realistic abstract objects to beautiful depictions of the human body, Nakama focuses on imag
- E3: Comical Shenanigans on the Web (2018-06-02) — Keisuke Matsumoto has a passionate online fan base thanks to his 2 ongoing web animated series. His works are known for their cute characters and comic dialogue, which is inspired
- E4: A Master of Metamorphosis (2018-07-07) — Masaki Okuda is an animator who uses metamorphosis to create a satisfying harmony of music and movement — and to demonstrate his boundless creativity. Although his preference is f
- E5: Bright, Cute Entertainment for Everyone (2018-08-04) — Jun Aoki creates anime intended to entertain viewers with bright characters. His stories are simple, and they feature setups designed for laughs. Since launching his own anime stud
- E6: Crafting Entire Worlds Out of Paper (2018-09-01) — Hoji Tsuchiya specializes in cutout animation. This technique gives him the freedom to create some truly inventive visual worlds, defined by a harmonious synchronization of music a
- E7: A Creator of Imaginative Stop-Motion Worlds (2018-10-06) — Tomoki Misato is a young up-and-coming animator who has already won numerous awards at festivals around the world. He creates stop-motion animations featuring colorfully designed p
- E8: Breathing Life into 3D Characters (2018-11-03) — Hiroshi Miyamoto is an up-and-coming director at a major animation company who has helmed 2 feature-length films based on the Pretty Cure anime series. He uses cutting-edge technol
- E9: Frenetic Pop Art Landscapes (2018-12-01) — NuQ is a popular artist who works primarily in fashion advertising and music videos. She uses colorful hand-drawn animations that move at a rapid pace to present the world as she s
Season 3
- E1: Scenes from a Retro-Futuristic Tokyo (2019-01-05) — Shigeyoshi Tsukahara's anime take place in settings that recall mid-20th century Tokyo. His worlds are filled with period details and feature evocative backdrops that reflect his c
- E2: The Wonders of Paint-on-Glass (2019-02-02) — Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to s
- E3: Stories about the Present and Past (2019-03-02) — Junichi Yamamoto is a freelance anime director who is best known for his detailed depictions of the inner lives of his characters, usually conveyed through flashbacks that allow hi
- E4: Exploring Secrets of the World with One Pencil (2019-04-01) — Seiji O'Hara is a creator known to use subtle strokes to depict a monotone world. He displays a splendid theme in his short stories, showing no boundaries in time or area. We look
- E5: Creating a Japanese Fantasy World (2019-05-21) — Yosuke Tani is an animation artist whose work reflects a unique taste of Japanese motif. He has received high praise for his Japanese festival and Yokai monster themed creations. W
- E6: Pursuing Animation That Feels Odd (2019-06-17) — AC-bu is a team of 2 creators with a reputation for impactful animation. Team members Adachi and Itakura will always complete each project together. We look into AC-bu's unique, on
- E7: Creating Sci-Fi Animation with Reality (2019-07-01) — Naoyoshi Shiotani is a creator with a reputation for his stylish science fiction projects. He has also received praise for the many sci-fi animations he has directed, with its adde
- E8: Pioneering a New Era in Monster Movies (2019-08-19) — Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer gr
- E9: Creates Innovative Images with Self-Developed Expressive Tools (2019-09-16) — Baku Hashimoto is a creator based in Hokkaido Prefecture, who is highly recognized for his works using innovative images. While he is a filmmaker, he also develops original express
- E10: Animation Artist Who Projects His Memory (2019-09-30) — Ikuo Kato is a creator with a reputation for the hand-drawn styles of his animation. From a snapshot of daily life to the afterworld, he will seek out the best techniques to expres
- E11: The Complete "NEGADON: The Monster from Mars" by Jun Awazu (2019-11-19) — Jun Awazu is an animation director who is particular about, and continues to draw monsters. Using various styles, he is recognized for his direction in numerous dynamic computer gr
- E12: Expressing a Unique Hand-Drawn Abstract World (2019-12-16) — Taro Otani is a creator highly praised for his unique abstract impressions. His hand-drawn movements are so smooth, as if computer graphics are used, giving a peculiar sense of wei
- E13: Animation Artist Who Charms with the Background (2019-12-30) — Tetsuro Kodama is an animation artist with a reputation for humorous stories. With the use of realistically drawn detailed backgrounds, and characters with an abundance of expressi
Season 4
- E1: Drawing Emotions That Words Cannot Explain (2020-01-06) — Yoshiki Imazu is an upcoming artist who creates music videos for popular musicians, and advertising. We look into the artistry of Imazu who expresses both the emptiness and comfort
- E2: Watch Seiji O'Hara's "THE ANCESTOR" & "AYESHA" in Full! (2020-02-18) — Acclaimed animator Seiji O'Hara is known for telling cynical stories that have a glimmer of hope. O'Hara's works deal with the dark, complicated and universal themes of life people
- E3: A Married Couple's Household Animations (2020-03-17) — Based in Kyoto Prefecture, moogabooga is a creative unit made up of married couple Makoto and Ayako Takano. Behind their theme "find creativity in everyday life," the duo has becom
- E4: Drawing the Light of Life by Hand (2020-04-17) — Based in Osaka Prefecture, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Join us and find out the secret behind the critically acclaimed creator's
- E5: Creating a Story from a Lyric (2020-05-22) — With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativi
- E6: Expanding One's World Through the Internet (2020-07-17) — Inaba Hideki is a filmmaker, art director and animator with a unique style filled with swirling, colorful shapes. Although he can't speak any English, he collaborates with foreign
- E7: Watch Tsukahara Shigeyoshi's "Joseito (Schoolgirl)" & "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in Full! (2020-08-29) — Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is a critically-acclaimed creator who has won multiple awards, both in Japan and abroad. His stories take place in the downtown Tokyo suburbs and feature a uni
- E8: Portraying Ethnic Lore Through Animation (2020-09-19) — A creator from Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan who specializes in rhythmical animation with illustrations and figures that move to music. He was commissioned by the Foundation for Ainu
- E9: A Stop-Motion Fantasy Full of Nature (2020-10-24) — Yashiro Takeshi mainly works as a director on live-action commercials. At 43, he began working on original stop-motion animated works. In addition to writing and directing, he also
- E10: A Student Creator With a Bright Future (2020-11-21) — The up-and-coming creator has made the cover art for various novels, created music videos, and put together image boards for animated shows, all while attending university. Okada h
- E11: Aiming for an Academy Award! A Creator Taking on Unprecedented Challenges (2020-12-19) — Coming from a live-action film background, Iwaisawa is almost entirely self-taught in animation production. He continues to move up in the animation world and separate himself from
Season 5
- E1: A Master of Comical 3DCG Animation (2021-01-23) — Satoshi Tomioka currently heads the 3DCG studio Canavan Graphics. His job encompasses directing, writing and producing, all while managing his company. The talented creator is well
- E2: Watch Murata Tomoyasu's 'A Branch of a Pine Is Tied Up' in Full! (2021-03-13) — Tomoyasu Murata is a highly-acclaimed stop-motion animation artist known for his warm puppets and elaborate productions. The "life and death" of humans has been a focus in Murata's
- E3: Watch Yashiro Takeshi's 'Norman the Snowman – The Northern Lights -' in Full! (2021-03-27) — Takeshi Yashiro mainly works as a director for live-action commercials. At 43, he began working on original stop-motion animated works. He is involved in every aspect of his works,
- E4: A Sci-Fi Animator Pushing the Boundaries of 3DCG (2021-04-24) — Toshihisa Yokoshima is a creator who honed his skills at Kamikazedouga, the production company behind international hits like "Ninja Batman." Although he works in 3DCG, he maintain
- E5: An Expert of Heartwarming Children's Animation (2021-05-22) — Gaku Kinoshita is a solo creator who has worked on numerous children's animations that implement his soft and unique animation style. He studied animation at an art college in the
- E6: Creating Visuals That Sneak into Our Hearts (2021-06-19) — Having just graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of DESIGN, Nina Ai is one of Japan's most exciting up-and-coming young creators. Her works are characterized
- E7: In Search of Unrivaled Analog Expression (2021-06-26) — Atsushi Makino is a creator characterized by the warm, analog-style of expression he studied in the Czech Republic. He utilizes handmade materials, crafted with much time and effor
- E8: Shaping Her Work Through Hometown Experiences (2021-07-25) — A creator from the tropical islands of Okinawa Prefecture who creates colorful and unique worlds based on childhood experiences from her hometown. She is also known for her cute an
- E9: From Nihonga to Animation and Back (2021-08-21) — Yoshitoshi Shinomiya is a one-of-a-kind creator who is active as both a traditional Nihonga artist and an animator. He uses the drawing skills he cultivated through Nihonga to put
- E10: In Search of Stylish Sci-Fi Animation (2021-09-18) — Kaoru Yoshitake is an up-and-coming creator who specializes in 3DCG animation. The use of striking colors and stylish action scenes in his 3DCG animations has led to high acclaim.
- E11: A Virtuoso of Surrealistic Hand-Drawn Animation (2021-10-23) — Ryoji Yamada is an up-and-coming creator known for his edgy representations of contemporary society and internationally-acclaimed hand-drawn animation.
- E12: A Spirited Young Creator Making Works of Youth (2021-11-20) — loundraw is a multi-talented young creator gaining a lot of attention. His specialties include delicate use of light, detailed backgrounds and expression that conveys a condensed m
- E13: Using Pencils to Create Hand-Drawn Texture (2021-12-18) — Kazuo Ebisawa is known for how he uses pencil drawings to add depth and texture to his works. He specializes in portraying character emotions through slight, deliberate movements.
Season 6
- E1: Building Magical Worlds Through Stop-Motion Animation (2022-01-22) — Hosokawa Shin is an up-and-coming creator known for his meticulous stop-motion animation. Realistic sets and puppets crafted with originality come together to form Hosokawa's criti
- E2: Pursuing the Potential of Hand-Drawn Animation (2022-01-29) — Eugene is a creator known for his detailed imagery and smooth animation style, using colors and unique characters to give his works a strange, otherworldly feel.
- E3: A New Generation Artist with a Strange, Addictive Realism (2022-02-19) — Oda Amane is an up-and-coming creator gaining attention for the realistic yet unique feel she gives her works. She builds intoxicating characters to look at and strange, fantastic
- E4: An Up-And-Coming Female Creator Exciting the World (2022-02-26) — Since winning the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, one of the world's 4 most significant animation events, Yano Honami has been a cre
- E5: An Epic Work of 13 Years (2022-03-20) — Spirited creator Hosokawa Shin spent 13 long years creating the stop-motion animation "DINO!" all on his own. The 24-minute-long work tells a treasure-hunting tale in the jungle wi
- E6: Welcome to My Monster World (2022-03-26) — Uekusa Wataru is a creator known for his cute characters and mysterious worlds, as well as his ability to synchronize music and images in fast-paced visuals.
- E7: Create a Magical Garden (2022-04-30) — Ryo-timo is a creator pursuing new animation methods by combining 2D art and 3DCG. He creates magical worlds that have both a hand-drawn and 3D feel.
- E8: Animation That Makes Kids Crazy (2022-06-25) — Morishita Yusuke is a popular creator known for his animated works for children. Greatly influenced by American cartoon animation, Morishita specializes in simple and friendly char
- E9: Charming Motion Animation (2022-07-30) — Ishidate Namiko is a young creator known for works with unique stories based on real-life experiences. Her specialty is hand-drawn animation that flows with tenderness.
- E10: Representing Human History (2022-09-24) — Sakai Osamu is a creator who incorporates complex historical and scientific information into easy-to-understand works of art. He employs a variety of expressive techniques that cha
- E11: Retro Nostalgic Animation (2022-10-29) — Tasoyamaro is a creator from the new generation known that makes super short animations made for smartphones. Fans gravitate to her ability to create comforting imagery that feels
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Anime Supernova have? 7 season(s) with 72 episodes.
Where can I watch Anime Supernova? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.