The Colors Within Director Naoko Yamada Interview

Story by Mark Peikert

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Anime icon Naoko Yamada opens up on the creative inspirations behind her acclaimed animated films, giving Hollywood an inside look at the art of anime.

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Yamada, the visionary director behind 'A Silent Voice' and 'Liz and the Blue Bird', reveals how she uses color and music to capture the complexities of the human experience in animation
With over 20 years in the industry, Yamada has developed a unique creative process that blends influences from classic Japanese aesthetics and modern storytelling, making her one of the most distinctive voices in anime today

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Naoko Yamada, IndieWire, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird

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