Synopsis
In Nakedyouth, Shishido guides the viewer through the uncertainty and excitement of young love and homoerotic love. These gentle films quiver with sexual tension, linked to the natural world: trees reflecting on a pond's surface, butterflies fluttering in the breeze.
Background
Nakedyouth won the best award in Tohoku University of Art & Design (TUAD) graduation exhibit, Selection in 5th Norwich International Animation Festival, Grand Prize in the 12th CG-ARTS Student CG Contest, Recommended Work in 10th Japan Media Arts Festival, Visual Prize in 19th DoGA CG Anime Contest. and Screening at Annecy 2007 Special Programmes - "Animation and Desire."