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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