”SCIENCE:THE ALLY OF DREAMS. SHIMADZU”
A healthy life, a safe and secure society, an industrial development and a sustainable future ― all of them start with a dream. This video conveys the message that "Shimadzu earnestly pursues science and technology to realize dreams in areas that support society, such as healthcare, green, materials, and industry."
Video
Graphic Design
150th Anniversary Animation
The story takes place in Kyoto in 1877.
The atmosphere of the city and people in Kyoto was greatly depressed due to the transfer of the capital to Tokyo.
Despite this, Genzo Shimadzu Sr. was busily pursuing his research with the aim of flying a light balloon requested by Kyoto Prefecture.
After watching the balloon take off, the protagonist (Shimadzu employee) aspires to connect Genzo’s passion from the past to the present and into the future.
＊Please click here for more details about flying a light balloon.
CAST
Genzo Shimadzu Sr. : Kenjiro Tsuda
Shimadzu Employee: Sora Amamiya
STAFF
Director / Storyboard Artist & Producer: Tetsuo Tokuno
Character Designs: Tetsuya Nishio
Animation Director : Yosuke Kabashima
Animation Producer : Hirokazu Fukumori
Animation Studio: Studio KAI