Azuki Unveils New Animated Series by Yasuda Gensho Studio

Azuki, an anime-styled brand and NFT project, has launched a series of short animated videos designed for social media to make the Azuki narrative accessible to a broader audience, including newcomers to the Azuki universe.

The project will incorporate User Generated Content (UGC) into Azuki’s storytelling inviting holders to participate in the process to create a more interactive community.

These videos will explore the lives and stories of Azuki, Elemental, and Beanz characters.

The First Video: “Catch of the Day”

On Tuesday, Azuki began streaming a mini-short 3DCG anime titled “Catch of the Day,” directed by Genshō Yasuda

The first short video in the series, “Catch of the Day,” introduces Mizuki, Elemental #9195, highlighting her interactions with a Beanz character. Mizuki’s clumsy yet well-meaning nature leads to a humorous outcome.

This episode sets the tone for the series, showcasing Mizuki’s personality and the world she inhabits. There are five episodes planned for this series, with a second short anime already in development.

Behind the Animated Series

The production team for these shorts is led by Genshō Yasuda, known for his film “Make a Girl.”

Yasuda’s career began at Nitroplus as a CG animator before founding his own studio, Yasuda Gensho Studio by Xenotoon, in 2021.

The team also includes Ken Kasahara for character designs and 3D models, Mio Ogyū and Ishida Shusaku for storyboards, and a team of 3D animators comprising Takahiro Kawaguchi, Daisuke Nakagawa, Shusaku, and Ogyū. Kaname Uchida and Hirotaka Teshima are responsible for backgrounds, with Yonawo Suwano as the sound producer and Koichi Kawase as the producer.