Kingdom of Jewels Title Sequence (Houseki no Kuni Fan animation)

Hello after so long!
This is a project I worked on as a part of my Animation and Interactive Media course at RMIT University. (Started early 2017 - Posted June 2017 )
So there isn't anymore confusion, I started working on this project before the anime was even announced, or when the manga got it's official English title. So I decided to use my own translation of Houseki no Kuni for the sake of this project.
The brief was to make either an opening or ending sequence of a movie or series of our choice and I decided to make one for Haruko Ichikawa's Houseki no Kuni, which I've decided to translate as Kingdom of Jewels; a slightly more literal translation.
I worked on this project by myself so all of the illustrations and editing were done by me which proved to be very difficult given the amount of time I had to complete it.
I want to thank all of my friends, family and lecturers for helping and supporting me throughout the whole project and I hope you enjoy!!
Music source: audiojungle.ne...
Tools:
Paint Tool SAI and Photoshop for the Illustrations
Adobe After Effects for editing and compositing
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[@hinna-chan9570]

Thank you to everyone who left such nice comments! I'm really glad so many people enjoyed my sequence! Now I've been getting a lot of people asking about the music I used and where I got it so I'll answer that here, I did not compose this song myself and I bought the licence to use this music off the royalty free website Audio Jungle. The actual song is a bit longer but I used a shorter version for the sake of this sequence and because I couldn't afford making the sequence really long due to time. I'll link in the description the full song, but it has a water/audio mark unless you purchase it yourself. Thank you again for all the lovely comments and support!

[@hinna-chan9570]

Also at the time I made a tumblr blog showing some of the making process while I was working on this project. Please check it out if you're curious about how I tackled making this sequence! www.tumblr.com/blog/houseki-credit-project

[@katiechan7857]

Your animation style is amazing! I was hoping if we could possibly see any of your other animations from your course as well as I find your work very inspiring.

[@ArK047]

I swear I can hear elements of the anime in this music. The coincidence(?) is eerie, but absolutely fantastic work!

[@sophiaanoukcampuzanochena9573]

tu no lo isite ya estuvo en youtube ase mucho

[@viviantan1034]

Hinna-chan I subbed you.

[@micanikko]

This gives me game vibes. I'd honestly love to play as Phos and go through their life.

[@Envy_May]

-do you think people would suffer more playing through that journey first hand-

[@thinkingofaname3135]

are you sure about that.

[@elk3407]

Oh God, a game would be mentally scarring

[@thinkingofaname3135]

@@elk3407 the manga was depressing enough, a game would be even worse

[@elk3407]

@@thinkingofaname3135 Phosphophyllite:Become Human

[@kohaku059]

Dude I legit thought this was the official opening until I read the description that was AMAZING you've got mad talent

[@bromomento5913]

*HAHAHAHA RONALDINHO SOCCER*

[@GLIEPNIR]

Man... If you read the Manga... This breaks more than just the jewels...

[@daitsukishiro1505]

yea ngl this fits the tone of the manga

[@cherrykamino]

WOOOOOOOAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH YOU SHOULD SUBMIT THIS TO THE STAFF OF HOUSEKI NO KUNI AND MAKE THIS A TRAILER FOR A POSSIBLE SEASON TWO!!!

[@audacciaa]

OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@audacciaa]

UP

[@Psychwardonim]

YES!!!!!

[@jerec_art8158]

WE NEED A SEASON TOW!!! HAVE YOU READ THE MANGA?! OMG

[@cherrykamino]

@@jerec_art8158 YESSSS I HAVE READ THE MANGA TOO!

[@kevinrivera6434]

This is genuinely well done and professional for a project made by just one individual. Deadass thought this was official lol

[@bromomento5913]

*HAHAHAHA RONALDINHO SOCCER*

[@grell-edcheese6156]

This feels like it belongs in at the end of a houseki no kuni movie and i love it

[@ohcrabapples]

This masterpiece was made 3 years ago and KZbin decided it was a good idea to SHOW THIS TO ME NOW?!???

[@みやり-j5s]

映画のオープニングのように美しい…素敵な演出です

[@abeltrame0000]

Damn, this could be a perfect opening for season 2! (if they'll ever make one...) The sad music and dark theme would work really well with the story at that point of the manga!

[@lucchi018]

Ok we already got the opening for the netflix series xD Time to call the producers~ Love every single part of your video, but i missed antarciticite

[@canhedotricks6078]

WataRei Rei Um houseki no kuni is already a thing.

[@Katarinq]

It wasn't back then yet :D

[@feffermickel]

I'm getting a very different impression from this compared to the op for the anime

[@sutyerator]

If Houseki n Kuni were adapted into a live action series for Netflix, this could be a fitting opening

[@micanikko]

I'm hoping they never do a live action for this

[@cinnitea9407]

This would work for later seasons since it gets a bit dark in the manga

[@anderudp]

@@cinnitea9407 If only it was just 'a bit' darker...

[@cinnitea9407]

@@anderudp ;) If only

[@aaacha85]

宝石はどうして、こんなにも 美しく儚いのだろうか。

[@GeneSysFNLT]

I'm in love with this video. I come back to it from time to time. Personally, I wish this was the Houseki no Kuni opening.

[@Reminiscable]

It should be. Or at least the outro.

[@Psychwardonim]

yep I agree

[@OnexGray]

Season 2 vibes

[@GeneSysFNLT]

@@OnexGray *I wish!*

[@병준-h4f]

Wow so amazing work! As a big fan of "houseki no kuni" I really love the atmosphere you made in your work, it was calm but activating, beautiful but making me feel crying, as original comic does☺ Thank you for making such a great art video like this💖💖

[@Nscorpion5248]

I really thought Japan finally made a classy show opening, but it's an art project. Great job!

[@Nscorpion5248]

Kōru-P yeah the OP is good but a lot usually aren't

[@keatonhannen1124]

You gotta see the ending theme for the show. It's absolutely gorgeous

[@harrisonus]

This is incredible. I saw this and thought that these were the closing credits for episode 12 or something. You really captured the tone and atmosphere of Houseki no Kuni. Thank you for sharing this! I hope you and your work gets the recognition that you/it deserves and that you get to work and great things you'll enjoy.

[@sachiubu2799]

映画のスタッフロール感がすごい……

[@antarcfroze]

Translate pls?

[@Ellietsu]

This is so amazing! This could actually be in the anime as an ending or something, great job!

[@DrachenRitter]

This was freaking AMAZING!!!! The piano piece you chose to use really tells how tragic the story is. Well maybe the actual story isn't but the moments where they lose one of their own. Again I seriously loved this little project you made! Excellent work!!

[@lciav]

I really appreciate the first part of the sequence where you can see the glass behind the other glass as its panning up. Probably my favorite detail from this whole sequence!

[@nicoley226]

this is so beautiful i couldn’t breathe omg ㅠㅠ

[@NyanGelatOak]

Oh god, where do I begin. How am I only finding this now? This is an absolute GEM. No pun intended. :)

[@toastedfish1105]

3 years later, still incredible

[@Ironpecker]

Wonderful video! I dont know if it was intentional but the beginning is so perfect for the manga moment when the "10000 years of suffering" began, I don't know if apollo gave you the gift of prophecy but it just makes this video even more special

[@kingoneandonly6537]

5-8 years in the future this'll either be referenced or *actually* be the opening/ending for HnK

[@chokin2611]

6 years ago is crazy

[@ianmitchell5979]

How is this not 5 million views!? This is STUNNING!

[@PinkSakuraFlower1]

This is amazing! Nice work on syncing the music with the animation!

[@sephiroth21347]

Man this looks just as good as the anime proper

[@ra1nb0wph0en1xarts]

Yooo If LOTL Ever Gets A Movie THIS SHOULD BE THE OPENING MY GOD THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

[@genechen3869]

Good to see them when they are still (almost) intact.

[@kazumihiga7792]

It’s been 6 years since I started reading houseki, and I’m so happy to keep seeing these videos, showing their love for this series

[@신라-q9d]

Everything is perfect....music....image...I really love your work.....

[@chazs8206]

I'm in love with your art omg 😭💜💜

[@asterdrawz]

Every time I watch this my heartaches because of what phos has become.

[@AniMageNeBy]

I was wondering... the music, though: is it self-composed, or did you make an AMV-ish opening with already existing music? And in that case: what is the (title of the) music?

[@hinna-chan9570]

It's someone else's original composition that I bought the license to use from a royalty free music website called Audio Jungle which you can find here :) audiojungle.net/item/dramatic-piano/17905504 I slightly edited it to just be shorter since the track was actually a lot longer and animating to a longer track would take more time.

[@hinna-chan9570]

Sorry for the late reply! I've made a pinned post with an explanation and a link to the full song in the description! :)

[@Michiko458]

Poor Phos. There always will be question why they must suffer? I know they kind of chosen one, but still. Everyone is happy, except them

[@Naiobia]

The rough translation is kingdom of jewls huh? Intresting I still call it the offical english name tho. Land of the lustrous. Also this is amazing!

[@Envy_May]

well a kingdom is a land and jewels are lustrous

[@Vence1n]

WOOOAHH! This is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! I can't stop replaying the video!!!

[@SpeedDrawing69Girl]

Watching this again three years later and I'm still breath taken by this amazing video!💗

[@neyry6544]

Now that it ended, this feels like a post ending credits to me 😭

[@Phoseki_no_Kuni]

I love the music and the animations!

[@hatguyfan22]

I thought this was official when I saw it! Part of me wishes it were because it’s so *beautiful* and *fitting.* The typography was awesome and well-picked too. It fits the “gems are fashion” concept.

[@izmizcha955]

This is absolutely beautiful! This is studio-worthy animation!

[@kyane.]

I came a bit late and you probably know what I want to say because we all have the same opinion ; it's just beautiful. Thanks you.

[@anbuninja17]

DANG MAN THIS IS FAN WORK?!?!? I THOUGHT IT WAS OFFICIAL!

[@itskawaiidesufuntime]

i'm shook. i thought this was an official release until I read the description. phonomenal work!!!

[@Reminiscable]

Best indie short, 2017.

[@cookieartsy4507]

This is so beautiful that I actually cried while watching this. The choice of music and the sequencing are gorgeous. It fits incredibly well with the show itself too!

[@anastasia_852]

THIS. IS. ART. At it's finest! I love the use of pretty colors and the cinematic background song used. Now, hoping for S2 so we can all watch Phos suffer in 3D.

[@AnthonySenpaikun]

truly beautiful. the story itself is enough to mesmerize me but this opening sequenced expresses that story in a more dramatic sense which is more beautiful :')

[@morimorienogu]

綺麗！

[@chiisa1295]

THIS IS AMAZING OMG WHERE WAS I WHEN U MADE THIS

[@iceclaw557]

this is SO COOL the way light seems to go through every shard of gem and cracked gemstone is phenominal, the way the shards magnify each other as they go behind each other in the beginning sequence is flawless, the way this is all tied together with a simple orchestral musuc is simply amazing, the art is pulled off together so well because of how much colour and abstarct light and refractions from the gems hair is made, all tied together with the impact that this is all drawn on a plain black backround makes this all the more beautifull and makes the clours stands out more. well done creator, youve truly made a master peice and i hope to see more from you

[@simplyysyrup]

YALL HEAR ME OUT (btw i know this is fan made) THIS WOULD MAKE AN AMAZING SEASON TWO OP THINK ABOUT IT COMPARED TO SEASON ONE WHICH THE OP IS BRIGHT AND COLORFUL AND THE MAJORITY OF SEASON ONE IS ASWELL WHILE IN SEASON TWO WE GET THIS DARK CONTRAST FOR THE OP AND THEN GET INTO THE EVEN DARKER STORY (also i haven't read the manga yet shame ik so i don't know if it gets darker but im sure it does)

[@ぴっぴろぴー-n1h]

すごっっっっ

[@MrGenxun]

Hinna-chan now that it's over, what did you think of the anime adaptation?

[@hinna-chan9570]

I made this sequence before the anime was even announced so I was quite surprised when I heard the news because I was working on my project at the time haha. I was skeptical at first when I heard that it was going to be a CG anime, but when I thought about the hair of the characters I could see why they made that decision since I've dealt with 3D modeling and animation myself. My main concern was whether it was going to animated well enough since Japanese CGi anime tends to look stiff and non life-like, but after watching the trailers and then the first ep I was blown away with their artistic execution and I was so happy. I'm a manga reader myself so I didn't know how they were going to represent the series in the animated world, but I must admit out of all of the anime I've watched in my life this is the best CGi Japanese animated TV series I've ever seen. The voices, the character animation, the backgrounds and the absolutely amazing and beautiful music. Everything was done so well and I'm so happy so many people enjoyed it. I honestly can't wait for the next season!! (Since I know what happens and very curious how the anime version will look haha)

[@spacemetro2417]

Feels like movie credits! Honestly, I thought this was an official promo or something before I saw it was by an independant creator.

[@AniMageNeBy]

Very cool work. Music and visuals are amazing and go really well with each other; they compliment each other. Really pro stuff. As someone who makes some AMV's myself, I can tell you must have put A LOT of work in this. It's really great work.

[@mkt._]

This is so beautiful! I just can't stop watching it. Honestly this is better than the actual opening. Amazing work

[@nicolexie4623]

Whoa this is amazing! I love how you did their hair :0

[@EvelynNdenial]

the raindrops hitting on the notes aaaaauuauauaugh that's so good. edit: oh fuck that's not rain

[@dweina1735]

This is very amazing!! Anyone can mistake this for an official trailer!! Wow I can tell u are a professional

[@sal8564]

Woah... just woah... That was so amazing!

[@Hammada]

This feels like if they had a feature movie for their finale and used this in the end of credits.

[@piper4960]

This is so sleek & professional, ohmygods. I've watched this so many times & it still amazes me!

[@bruhservices5942]

This seems like a Combination Of Black rock shooting star and Steven universe and rwby

[@Alexis-zi5co]

This animation is so beautiful, and I love how you designed the crystals for their hair or broken parts. Nice music to really go along with the elegant feel to

[@Hi-rd1ok]

Fantastic work! It's so well done that it almost passes for a real thing imo. And thanks for putting the spoilers to a minimum.

[@vins1769]

dis anime will getting darker

[@celice_]

This. Is. Gorgeous. I can’t describe how much I love this and why I haven’t discovered it sooner 😭😭 Beautiful work

[@Quetzalcoatl-Dragon_97]

This is like when you complete the game

[@TheNerdSmash]

The best thing about this is how the music actually fits the tone of the music they use in the actual Adaptation. Ace.

[@quibblemellow]

WHY DOESNT THIS HAVE MORE VIEWS HELLO??

[@GoldenPandoria]

That was majestic. Seeing that someone made this out of one of my favourite things on earth is breathtaking in a way. I wish you lots of succeed.

[@nurulafiqah4903]

Cant wait for them top animated more of phos suffering

[@andrewcarlson3486]

They really need to make s2

[@anananamouse]

wow this looks so good!

[@liath2433]

this will be a great opening if this was a sequel movie

[@isofieldlynns5426]

Pretty epic ngl tho tbh it feels more like end credits than the title

[@Nephera63]

beautiful

[@gtoraverseart2689]

WOW! This is beautifully done!! It looks like it could actually be used as the opening sequence, good job!

[@AppleBS11]

Luckily Im here only after ep 9, nothing was spoiled too much. Great work you have done

[@ZuzuXxMooni]

This looks like an opening for a Turkish tv show

[@styrey709]

OMG this is so beautifully made i cant

[@floawts3776]

Keep coming back to watch its beautiful

[@bainbonic]

This is actually really impressive. Nice work.

[@mr_D3LTA]

That's so touching and heartwarming!!

[@nivorann]

Holy shit are you a frickin' pro or something?!! This is so beautiful and amazing!!

[@shirleyalaybien]

This is amazing! This would be a great ed to the anime

[@hasphine7585]

absolutely gorgeous! it looks so much like an actual op! instant subscribe 💖💖💖

[@bonelessmice6828]

this hits so hard after the latest chapter

[@kyoukishi7153]

I don't always like videos. When I do, I mean it. Nice job!

[@harukiseki7496]

Woooaaaaaooo cuan poderoso es este video ¡Te ha quedado una introducción genial!

[@ElsInfiniteArchive]

This was absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job :)

[@dare_da_doo]

Absolutely stunning, GREAT JOB DUDE 🌟 Aaaaah I feel blessed TTVTT

[@Totori5199]

The visuals are beautiful!

[@junejr1274]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful melody. Thank you for sharing this😍

[@kitariauthor5943]

Darn, this looks like a movie opening...