Studio was established in December 2023 to create IP using the latest technology
Mayflower Studios and its CEO Taisei Tateno announced on Tuesday that the studio has appointed chainsaw man director Zhongshan dragon Serve as Chief Creative Officer (CCO).
Mayflower Studio aims to create IP that “takes advantage of the latest technology.” The company appointed Nakayama because his creativity aligned with their direction.
The relatively new studio has so far produced a portion of its spring 2024 TV anime Forgot batteryand is also cooperating with some unannounced TV animations.
Taisei Tateno founded the studio in December 2023. Sanrio. AnotherBall acquired the studio in May. AnotherBall is led by Shunsuke “Captain” Oyu and Tatsuro Shimada, and includes entrepreneurs who previously launched the family information center website “mamari” and the multinational VTuber organization “PRISM Project.” AnotherBall also developed the “AniLive” mobile streaming application for virtual creators.
Nakayama’s 2022 TV animation adaptation Tatsuki Fujimotoof chainsaw man The comic marks his series directorial debut. Prior to this, he served as lead animator and animation director on several animation projects, starting with Detective Opera “Sherlock Holmes” In 2010, he served as animation director Wake up, girls!, Barakamon, Atman Night, Theatrical version of Sword Art Online: Battle of Ordinal Numbers, Gamers!, black clover, “Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demon Front: Babylonia”and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Zhongshan was established Andrava new creative unit for animation production, will be established in 2023. AndravThe first work is a promotional video for cooperation with VSPO! E-Sports VTuber Agency and Samurai Roadof Card war! pioneer card game. Zhongshan point out He is the film’s director, storyboard and animator.
Source: Press releases, email correspondence
