Synopsis
In the film Naked Youth, Shishido guides viewers through the uncertainty and excitement of young love and homoerotic affection. These tender films tremble with sexual tension that is connected to the natural environment: trees mirrored on a pond's surface, butterflies fluttering in the wind.
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."