Exciting Developments in Azuki's Anthology Series
Qzil.la, a digital animation studio located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has made waves in the animation world with their latest announcement regarding the acclaimed Azuki anthology series titled
Enter the Garden. This series, which has garnered over 10 million views worldwide across its first two episodes—
The Waiting Man and
Fractured Reflections—is set to release its third episode featuring renowned director and character designer Tatsuya Tanaka.
With his distinctive and avant-garde artistic style, Tanaka brings a wealth of experience from projects like
AKIRA,
SHORT PEACE, and
Genius Party Beyond. His vision aims to synthesize Azuki's unique universe with his creative flair, promising a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of two pivotal realms—Alley and Garden. The new episode is anticipated to drop this winter, and fans are eager to experience the fresh perspectives Tanaka will introduce.
Tanaka's involvement is notable not just for his artistic credentials, but also for his thoughts on the evolving landscape of animation. He expressed great interest in how the decentralized principles of Web3 can enhance creativity within the industry. Tanaka believes that allowing creators the freedom to express themselves without constraints could catalyze growth in the anime sector. He stated, “Although I received the theme based on Azuki, I was granted significant creative control over character design and storytelling. This freedom could foster a thriving environment for artistic innovation.”
On the other hand, Azuki's CEO, Alex