Behind the scenes of HIDARI: The Stop-motion Samurai Film

*English follows Japanese
この動画は、ストップモーション時代劇「HIDARI」のメイキング映像です。
🎬HIDARIとは
日本の江戸時代にいたとされる、実存不明な伝説的彫刻職人「左甚五郎」の物語を、甚五郎の逸話と同様にコマ撮りによって「木彫りの人形に命を吹き込む」ことで映像化しています。この企画の長編映画化を目指して、まずは本企画の魅力やポテンシャルを探るべく、5分程のパイロットフィルムを製作しました。ジャパニメーションのようなダイナミックなアクションと、ストップモーションのアナログな世界観を大胆にミックスした、かつて観たことのないような映像をお楽しみください。
🎬パイロットフィルムのフルバージョンはこちら
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このパイロットフィルムを出発点に、最終的には長編映画を完成させたいと考えています。その実現のために必要な各種パートナーや資金を調達するための活動を始めております。
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The behind-the-scenes of the stop-motion samurai film HIDARI.
🎬What is HIDARI?
This film will tell the action-packed story of Jingoro Hidari, a legendary sculptor who is said to have existed in the Edo period of Japan, although his very existence is yet to be confirmed. Many of his anecdotes claim that he was able to "breathe life" into wooden sculptures, which is exactly what we wanted to do in this stop-motion film.
With the aim of turning this project into a feature-length film, we've produced a 5-minute pilot film to explore the potential of this concept. We hope you enjoy this bold mix of dynamic Japanimation-like action and stop-motion techniques, unlike anything you have ever seen before.
🎬Find the full version of the pilot film here
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Our intention is to use this pilot film as a starting point to create a full length feature film. We have started activities to raise the necessary partners and funding to achieve this goal.
Please contact us here for any inquiries: [e-mail]
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You can purchase HIDARI merchandise from the link below!
HIDARIのグッズを以下で販売中！
👕HIDARI Support T-shirt
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🥷HIDARI Tenugui (Japanese Hand Towel)
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🖼️HIDARI Movie Poster（B1）
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🎨HIDARI Movie Poster（A2）
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[@1.4142]

Glad puppetry is being used so creatively and effectively in an age of CGI.

[@magatoki_ohma]

本物を使って見得を切る！木屑が舞う！匂いを感じる！メイキング映像でわかる日本人が突き詰めたストップモーションの醍醐味！もっと観てみたい！もっと感じたい！

[@user-sb1pl1ln6b]

This animation is 2023 oscar winning

[@MrNeedles12]

This is beyond impressive, this new era of animation in the past 5 years seems to know no bounds. I am consistently impressed by the next great style and aesthetic, and yet somehow I know that this style is the most visually stunning and striking animation yet. Please do not stop.

[@danny_decheeto8300]

Holy crap dude yeah this is in a league of its own

[@AzathothLives]

I really love the mechanical contraptions in this production. His unfolding toolbox, the large mechanical arm, and the throne that unfolds into a combat golem all look amazing. Its the little details I like the most, the wooden pegs holding the arm attachment to the shoulder... the strings and gears of the arm being manipulated while fighting, and the whole throne rising up like some kind of elaborate puzzle box are all great. It really feels like they are taking full advantage of the whole wooden puppet theme, and I love it. I know stop motion is very labor intensive, and this seems like a real ambitious project. I wish you all great success, and hope the hard work pays off.

[@afaris88]

The lighting, the background music, the sound effects, the stop-motion, the voice acting, they're all just.... perfect!

[@reubenbailey7491]

Man, comparing how technical all of this is compared to other kinds of stop-motion like Claymation is like comparing Akira to the average Disney renaissance animation. There's just so many moving parts it's mesmerising!

[@BrooksSligh]

I've always loved stop motion and this whole project just blows my mind. Thanks for the behind-the-scenes look, this project looks more impressive with everything I see from it. Pledged to the KS & shared it wherever I can.

[@erwins_arm]

KZbin recommendations have actually worked for once, I love this

[@henriquemedranosilva7142]

It is actully so refreshing seeing smir frames in stop motion. Hope we can get a film like this

[@Doandoan1982]

This project has to reach as many people as possible. Terrific work! おめでとう

[@DanaBaggio]

あなたのアイコンを見て、とても見覚えがあるのですが、荒木さんでしょうか？

[@KDI_nist]

あらゆるシーンがバキバキに決まってるアニメ的な画の楽しさと、実際の木彫りの人形を動かしていることによる"ナマ感"が他の映像作品からは得られない唯一無二のもので、見ていてずっと興奮していました いずれは長編作品もということで、今から非常に楽しみです 特に好きだったのはデカい義手による大胆なバトルシーンとその換装のシーンでした、あんなの男子は全員好きですからね

[@ericchung3177]

I have never before wanted to see a movie about the adventures of a sculptor as much as I do now. Amazing.

[@ronyjagdev282]

Hidari is more than just a small video, it is a piece of pure art, dedication, respect and love towards your idead. It deserves a whole cinematic representation and recognition..........

[@Prishacraftstudio]

You break all records sir this is next level ❤❤❤ i cnt imagine that level of hard work you put in this video

[@lordspork]

I hope your project gets all the support it needs.

[@Hattori75]

I love watching behind the scenes for stop motion works because you always get to see the love and dedication to the medium and materials that went into making the piece.

[@danekim365]

日本独特の職人技まで加わり、より感覚的な作品が完成しましたね。 本当にレベルの高いス stop-motion 芸術作品です。

[@gattillynx]

The level of intricacy and effort put into every detail is so awesome and inspires me a great deal! Thank you for all your hard work! もっと見るのを楽しみにしています！お疲れ様でした、本当に美しい！

[@timwcronin]

The integration of many cinematography techniques is sublime!

[@Gfawkes77]

絶対に素晴らしい Truly all who work on this project deserve all the praise for its beauty.

[@kname.8914]

メイキングも見応えありまくる。

[@keikun245]

カッコよすぎる…素晴らしい

[@Weretyu7777]

Can I just say how much I love all of the detail these guys put into the whole thing? One thing I especially love is how on the Hidari puppet, those strings and gears aren't just for show and flair. They actually control the mechanisms in the prosthetic arm.

[@brunobroly]

everybody who tried to make a stop motion film, knows how incredible much work this masterpiece was...well done, now please make a whole movie 😬

[@Beaut_Beau]

It is no exaggeration to say that what you have created is one of the most incredible short films i have ever seen in my life. If you only had 5 minutes left to live, watching this is how you'd want to spend it.

[@g-tall665]

I'm a former art student from a art college named Nossi college of art and I showed this video to the class and they went crazy, I'm glad I got to see how the magic works

[@156ink]

such an incredibley fresh look into into the past so refreshing to see stop animation done so brilliantly in an era of fix it with software HAND TO HANDCRAFTED COMBAT so amazing

[@DevanSabaratnam]

The craftsmanship here is just beyond incredible. Thank you for this look behind the scenes. I would love to see another 'behind the scenes' that talks about the music used in this production - it is absolutely perfect for the story, and as an audio producer myself, I would love to hear more about this process.

[@mr.wandererjp]

舞台裏も見ていて飽きないですね、楽しいです

[@tophatgeo]

The effort on display here is fantastic! I can't wait to see more of this project and how it was made!

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

BEYOND. MESMERISING.

[@thedude7319]

I just love they show us how they did the tricks, also awesome puppets. In an unique style

[@cookpiggy1842]

センスが凄い。細やかな表現とアイディアが凄い。ジャパニーズ感が凄い。 もっと見たいけど時間がかかると思う。でも見たい。

[@BlueHole369]

アニメーション、造形、世界観、全てが素晴らしいです❕個人的には🌊波の伊八とかライバルで出てきたら面白そう🤔って妄想してます。 今後の展開に期待してます❕

[@kyleortiz6331]

This is absolutely phenomenal, I've watched the animation like 5 times already and I love it every time

[@Zamu273]

This is absolutely amazing and I look forward to the movie!

[@vinhtran123]

This is what you call skills and talent. Something a lot of youtubers and tiktokers lack.

[@BadaTheCat]

The best thing I have seen this year....😮 ⚔️

[@dinglebop9558]

This is one of the best things I've watched on KZbin

[@olmalone]

Fine show of respect to various Japanese arts. Woodwork, woodwork tools, animation, martial arts, samurai film, music, architectural setting, and good cat are all here. Thank you.

[@ClownAl3n]

This better win alot of awards

[@Low711-redram]

衝撃作とはまさにこの事　木彫りの人形とは思えない表現力に脱帽です　個人的には、血しぶきを木屑で表現している所が、素晴らしいアイディアだと思いました

[@anomalotheriataurus8806]

It’s Productions Like These Which Remind Me Why I LOVE Practical Effects And Stop Motion Features!!

[@rafatopolski7628]

Would love to see another video going in depth about lighting. It really is beautiful and you can get glimpses of the setups here but it would be awesome to see how you approach it for this animation. Some of the scenes look just unreal!

[@andikarajacobs9502]

The amount of effort and passion being used to bring this film to fruition is truly remarkable. This is an exceptional craft.

[@7aishi]

This level of detail is what elevates the film as a whole. Creating complicated yet functional puppets just adds so much immersion and worldbuilding, while still progressing a proper storyline. This film does in a few minutes what some movies fail to do in two hours. Phenomenal work, absolute piece of art.

[@vewyscawymonsta]

The attention to detail is phenomenal. I cant wait for more.

[@hullinstruments]

This is incredible I'm speechless. I've made violins and guitars with hand tools full-time for nearly 20 years. The details and craftsmanship that went into everything here are just incredible. I appreciate and use a lot of Japanese tools especially when making furniture and other random projects for clients. One of my passions is hand tool collecting and at one time my hand plane collection alone was well over five hundred specimen. 😂 I actually have a tiny saw similar to the one he showed... I use to cut very small dovetails and other joints on it small detailed projects. I've made several of my own Japanese saws utilizing real Japanese saw blades and cutting them down to the size or shape needed. That's some HARD steel I tell you what. Without a background in material science and metallurgy... It would have been nearly impossible to cut down those blades and not totally ruined the tools. Just incredible all around and I hope this project brings you much success! I would love to work on something like that

[@robertmahiques6218]

I'm so happy to see that Shing02 got a high profile gig again. I loved his work with nujabes and have wanted to see his career take off. He had a tremendous influence on my life. It's funny how the music puts time in perspective.

[@levisiteurdumultivers4191]

Uncredible work. The result is fantastic!

[@mkazi7849]

That is marvelous, a work that shows that stop motion cartoons are capable to compete and win against modern cartoons

[@ColorfulHelices]

The passion is palatable. You can feel this crew's love for their work and their ideas. I cannot wait for this project, good luck and godspeed!

[@Eddo_sensei]

In the world of AI generated pictures and animations, you are a jewel.

[@yaraquest]

Everything is beyond perfect.Craftmanship,skill and hardwork at it’s finest

[@SerifSansSerif]

Everything you do here is unique, interesting, and I love it. Especially as someone who has recently added wood carving to my repertoire.

[@mashuhiga999]

ヒップホップサムライ活劇の再来、Shing02がエンディングを担当していると聞いて絶対支援しようと思いました。こういう作品をアフロサムライ以降ずっと待っていたため非常に感激です、パイロットフィルムを見たときの衝撃は凄かったです！

[@grantkelley3372]

Not to over generalize a genre but I have been reading a lot of lone wolf and cub recently, and I have been trying a lot of samurai adjacent media. This one clearly takes the cake / is the best at having a fresh identity while still being true to its roots. Lots of great stuff here and may God bless you all!

[@OdeeOz]

Such patience, in creating that outstanding animated film. Thank you very much, for sharing with us all, your amazing talent. 👍👍 & 10⭐ Rating. あの素晴らしいアニメーション映画を作り上げるのに、本当に忍耐力があったのですね。 あなたの素晴らしい才能を私たち全員と分かち合っていただき、本当にありがとうございます。 👍👍 & 10⭐ 評価。

[@annfarmer9704]

I LOVED Hidari so much! I wish it was a feature length film! EVERYTHING about this film was AMAZING! every second of it! I can't wait to see what you create next!!!

[@CptEddyPrice]

Your hard work, passion and creativity is MUCH APPRECIATED ! I hope you can make full fledged movie one day!

[@tanjiro_kamado179]

absolutely amazing, the most appealing part for me was when the chainsaw starts vibrating just like in real life, that was such a cool detail and just elevated the moment.

[@seanharbinger]

Absolute perfection. Great idea, masterful implementation, super entertaining. Only one word: MORE!!!

[@redpillanimations]

As a new student of the craft this is amazing I wish the behind the scenes was long this was incredible been showing off to my friend thank you great work please do more

[@RG..n]

CREATIVELY GENIUS..WAY BETTER THAN CGI

[@Pixelon_]

Best stop motion ive ever seen, so imaginative

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

I love that tool box! Your designers did amazing work.

[@次男浅野]

どうかしちゃってる大人たちが寄ってたかって…あなた達の名がこれからの若いどうかしちゃってる人達の記憶に刻まれていきます!

[@Melon-ALL-Free]

Forget world-class animation this is already whole new dimension.

[@georgepalchikov7176]

I absolutely loved that he uses kataba saw as a sword! Incredible artistry and creativity all around!

[@monicacruz465]

Amazing skills I admire your work and I hope to see more in the future thank u for sharing your video...

[@happyphiri4237]

Hi Moist critical watched your pilot on stream and thought it was really good!nice work!😊

[@perilousloki4712]

you guys have done it in my opinion, made a stop-motion action that no one has ever seen. I love stop-motion but have never seen such creative and animated use of camera angles and choreography.

[@darthdonkulous1810]

I'm so glad to see this project smashing their funding goal and still with 25 days to go! You have a wonderful idea and project with Hidari, I hope (can't wait to see the finished article one day). All the best to the Hidari team.

[@ApolloALDawn]

If it hits the net or tv I would definitely watch it

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

Beautiful behind the scenes!

[@岡てつ]

す、凄ぇぇ〜〜 全てがカッコイイ！！ 日本の誇りです！

[@darwinsuarezbustamante697]

Tradición e innovación mostrando que aún falta tanto por crear. Gracias!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@darianstarfrog]

Beyond amazing! You've really created something super special! Thankyou! ❤️

[@renegadepyro726]

The team behind making this happen is unreal. Talented people

[@AdamIsailovic]

Breath of fresh air, breathtaking.

[@discosanandreas]

Thank you for the time and energy of this project. Bravissimo!

[@stno106]

めちゃくちゃカッコいい。楽しみ。

[@wallycheladyn1190]

Makes me want to go back to school to learn animation. This is living art.

[@marrzcapanang]

Rooting for more. Keep up the good work HIDARI team, this is very inspiring and awesome to watch! arigato!

[@foryou-ue8rd]

This is most amazing style in animation I ever see

[@og6212]

Truly unbelievable - even as a hobby craftsperson/Artist myself I can only image the required skill- creativity - patience and Motivation that was put into this breathtaking projekt- You inspire other people with this, I hope it gets the hughe exposure it deserves! How great would it be if you could make an feature length movie about hidari! I would definitely support that project !(maybe consider crowd funding e.g. kickstarter?) Greetings from Austria!

[@dicrimple_dopdiddlyoinkus]

the kickstarter is in the description

[@霊像子]

カメラの動きはすごすぎる

[@ernestogonzalez7800]

Yes indeed! Strong resonances to Sekiro and Full Metal Alchemist. Hope they make it!

[@visitingforgefather5997]

You guys probably heard this many times now but good lord it was beyond impressive to see. The whole video and the making of are such a joy to see.

[@KingDudi16]

This was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for making a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing it with us on this free platform. I am subscribing, and can't wait to see more magical works of art from you. Love from Singapore!

[@daedalus6796]

The attention to detail required must have driven the crew the insanity at points. This project deserves so much more attention

[@vampybat]

I would love to someday see a full movie film about this character and his story! Amazing job, thank you for this masterpiece.

[@SUPERJAMGEAR]

Amazing and beautiful work!! ❤

[@yuddhveersingh710]

The amount of hard work went into this i respect you man from my heart and i am fan of Japanese culture too.

[@horus_simgadgets]

Thanks for the masterpiece, you guys are amazing!

[@aaron_k4787]

I am still in awe.. the world needs to see this masterpiece at all cost

[@Zatracenec]

When japanese artists start to work on something like this, the perfection is assured. Using real materials look so great in the final animation! Great job!

[@JohnMKim-nt2li]

instruments of creation. thank you for sharing.

[@Rhadagar]

Seeing this makes the finished product seem even more impressive! Blown away.

[@leflstopmotion]

Beautiful job!Great work! I learn a lot from your videos! congratulations!