Animation Conference 2026
Collaboration Program
Behind the Anime Adaptation of a Japanese LINE Manga Title: "CLEVATESS" and
the Future of Anime Adaptations of Korean WEBTOON Titles on LINE Manga
©Yuji Iwahara/LDF/CLEVATESSⅡ Project
Overview
"CLEVATESS" marks the anime directorial debut of Kiyotaka Taguchi, who comes from a background in tokusatsu.
This program will explore the unique approach taken in adapting the work into anime, including the use of tokusatsu techniques during production, and share behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the series.
Speakers
Director of "CLEVATESS"
Kiyotaka Taguchi
Film director. Born in 1980. After directing independent films, Kiyotaka Taguchi made his professional directorial debut in 2009 with "Geharha: The Dark and Long Hair Monster."
He served as the main director for "Ultraman X," "Ultraman Orb," "Ultraman Z," and "Ultraman Blazar" in the Ultraman series, establishing himself as one of Japan's leading tokusatsu directors.
Screenwriter of "CLEVATESS"
Keigo Koyanagi
Screenwriter. He also works as a military advisor and is involved in setting research and military consulting. His recent credits include "119 Emergency Call," "Ultraman Blazar," "Brave Bang Bravern!," and "The Rising of the Shield Hero."
ANIAFF Festival Director, Writer, Producer
Shinichiro Inoue
Born in 1959. Shinichiro Inoue joined The Television Co., Ltd. (now KADOKAWA) in 1987. He has worked as a magazine editor, manga editor, and producer of anime and live-action films. In 2007, he became Representative Director and President of Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., and in 2019, he was appointed Representative Director and Executive Vice President of KADOKAWA CORPORATION.
He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at ZEN University and Deputy Director of the Historical Archive Research Center for the Content Industry. He is also the Representative Member of ENJYU LLC.
His publications include "Media Mix no Akuma: Inoue Shinichiro no Otaku Bunkashi" (Seikaisha Shinsho) and "MAMORU MANIA Reprinted Edition" (Seikaisha).