Synopsis
The feeling of a new day emerges when words blend with basic forms, lively illustrations, and playful noises. This lively mix of soft motion and happy verses aims to brighten and encourage each morning.
Background
Asa is based on the poem of the same name, composed by Ikuko Shirakuma. The video won the Shigeru Kobayashi Jury Award at the Kitakyushu Digital Creator Contest in 2014. It was also nominated and screened at the 12th Independent Animation Festival, which was held at the Mitaka City Cultural Arts Center on March 2, 2014.