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Asyl Sessions - Hope for the future and the cries of the young soul

The animated film "Asylum Session," released on July 25, 2009, is set in a society in the distant future where civilization has declined, and depicts the cries and hopes of young people. This work, filled with the passion and talent of Takuto Aoki, who was the director, original author, scriptwriter, and CG modeler all by himself, sends a powerful message to the viewer.

story

In a society of the distant future, where civilization has stopped developing and fallen into decline, the protagonist Hiyoko is a high school student who lives with her father, a detective, and aims to enter an art college. However, Hiyoko rebels against her father for disposing of a painting her late mother had made without her permission, and decides to run away from home. With nowhere to go, Hiyoko wanders into "Asylum," a stadium where people live out their days in tents. There, Hiyoko meets Akira, the leader of the street children.

The police are trying to demolish the stadium for profit under the pretext of beautifying the town, but the residents of the stadium plan a street culture event called "Asylum Session" to protest against the demolition. Akira, who is chosen to paint a picture on the stadium's giant canvas as the main performer, learns how to paint from Hiyoko.

As preparations for "Asylum Sessions" reach their final stage, the police begin to use forceful tactics to demolish the stadium. Will the cries of the young people's souls be able to light a fire of hope for the future?

Commentary

"Asyl Session" is a work of video and music that inherits the worldview of "Haruo," a full 3DCG work created by Takuto Aoki, also known as a band member, alone, switching from guitar to PC, and has been created with a quality that surpasses that of his previous work. It is depicted as a soul-exploding cheer song for those who are "still nobody."

Aoki himself created the framework of the work, from the original story to the video and music production. Several dozen university and vocational school students studying CG collaborated in the background production under Aoki's guidance. "Asylum Session" is a full-length 3DCG animation work that was created as if in a workshop with young people, just like the characters in this work, and it depicts the cries and hopes of young people's souls.

cast

• Akira: Masakatsu Nemoto
• Chick: Aya Hirano
• Kurata: Takashi Matsuyama
• Myung-hee: Aiko Aibashi
• Gin: Kaneko Hari
• Chunko: Sake Nobimi
• Osamu: Atsushi Kosaka
• Mizusaki: Tsuyoshi Maeda
• Takayama: Masami Iwasaki
• Chief: Hirokazu Nagano
• Elder: Kazuhiko Nishimatsu
• Teshigawara: Takehiro Hasu
• Kobayashi: Hiroshi Shimozaki
• Owner: Rei Naito
• Sheena: Aki Kaneda

Main Staff

• Original story, director, scriptwriter, CG modeling: Aoki Takuto
• Animation: Yuko Moroi, Fujio Tanabe
• Vernier design: Ayura Okiishi
• 2D animation: Yoshihide Ibata, Kazuhiro Nasu, Asuka Nishi, Takuto Aoki
• Illustration cooperation: Tatsuki Kawaki
• Photo courtesy of Morifumi Higa and MUЯ
• Acting references: Yuto Sano, Tatsumi Tamori, Momoko Hatanaka
• Photo by: Aoki Takuto
• Assistant photographer: Daisuke Kazami
• Dubbing Director: Kisuke Koizumi
• Sound: Tomohiro Sunaoshi
• Recording assistant: Nozomi Mashita
• Sound effects: Takuto Aoki
• Music: Takuto Aoki
• Music production cooperation: Hiroshi Ishikawa
• Animation production: Aoki Takuto
• Produced by: Aoki Takuto, CoMix Wave Film

Main Characters

• Akira: The leader of the street children. He is chosen to paint a picture on a giant canvas in the stadium as the main performer for the street culture event "Asylum Session."
• Hiyoko: A high school student who lives with her father, a detective, and aims to enter an art school. She rebels against her father for disposing of a painting drawn by her late mother without her permission, and runs away from home.

Theme songs and music

• TM1 "Oyashima"
• Lyricist: Aoki Takuto
• Composer: Aoki Takuto
• Sung by: Aoki Takuto
• IN1 "Absolute Future"
• Lyricist: Yuko Ina
• Composer: Aoki Takuto
• Vocals: Yuko Ina

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Asylum Sessions" is a work that depicts the cries and hopes of young people's souls, and is full of their passion and talent. The visual beauty that combines Aoki Takuto's unique worldview and music leaves a strong impression on the viewer. Also, do not miss the realistic portrayal of the backgrounds and characters, which were created as if they were young people in a session.

The story is set in a far-future society where civilization has declined, and begins with the meeting of Hiyoko and Akira. It depicts Hiyoko's running away from home and her meeting with Akira, as well as the efforts of the young people to hold the "Asylum Session." The climax, which sees the police use their heavy-handed tactics to demolish the stadium and the soulful cries of the young people who oppose it, is deeply moving to the viewer.

The cast is also impressive, with talented voice actors such as Masakatsu Nemoto and Aya Hirano playing the characters. Masakatsu Nemoto's passionate performance as Akira leaves a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the delicate performance of Aya Hirano as Hiyoko.

The main staff is also centered around Aoki Takuto, a talented group of people. This work was produced by professionals in various fields working together, including Aoki Takuto (original author, director, scriptwriter, and CG modeler), Yuko Moroi and Fujio Tanabe (animation), and Ayura Okiishi (vernier design).

The theme song "Oyashima" and the insert song "Zettai Mirai" are songs that show off Aoki Takuto's musical sense. "Oyashima" was written, composed and sung by Aoki Takuto himself, while "Zettai Mirai" was written by Ina Yuko, composed by Aoki Takuto and sung by Ina Yuko, making it a song that further deepens the worldview of the work.

Recommendations and Related Information

"Asylum Sessions" is a work that depicts the cries and hopes of young people's souls, and sends a strong message to the viewer. It is especially recommended for those who empathize with the struggles and passion of young people. It is also recommended for those who are interested in Aoki Takuto's unique worldview and music.

As a related piece of information, Aoki Takuto's previous work "Haruo" was also highly praised as a full 3DCG work. "Haruo" and "Asyl Session" share the same worldview, so by watching both works you can gain a deeper understanding of Aoki Takuto's worldview. Aoki Takuto's musical activities are also worth noting, so be sure to check out his work as a band member.

"Asylum Sessions" is a work that depicts the cries and hopes of young people, and is filled with passion and talent. Please come and experience this work, which sends a strong message to the audience, at the theater.