Animation Conference 2026
Seminar
Experience Iconic Music Videos on the Big Screen!
Exploring the Future of Visual Expression Through Music Videos
Overview
The animation music video scene continues to evolve in its own distinctive ways, serving as an experimental field for diverse forms of animation expression. This program presents a curated selection of outstanding works at the forefront of the scene, screened on the big screen. Joined by animation producer Shiko, whose work spans a wide range of projects with a focus on music video production, we will revisit the culture shaped by animation music videos, exploring the artistic expressions and trends of each era while looking ahead to the future of the medium.
Speakers
Sub Director / Animation Producer
SHIKO
Specializes in creative production for animated works and has earned recognition both in Japan and internationally for music videos and commercial animation.
Notable producing credits include YOASOBI’s Umi no Manimani music video, Ado’s Kira, the official song for the Japan national football team’s uniform campaign, and Kimi ni Aeta! for Pokémon WCS 2023.
In 2022, he founded the animation production team Kiko, shifting his primary focus toward film. In 2026, he released the original short theatrical film Moshi, Korekara Umareru no Nara (If We Are to Be Born from Now).
He also serves as a mentor supporting directors in Sofu, an acceleration program organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).