Director Ayumu Watanabe discusses working with composer Joe Hisaishi, and his stylistic approach to Children of the Sea
In his first time working on a feature-length animation since Studio Ghibli’s The Wind Rises and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, renowned composer Joe Hisaishi joined the Children of the Sea creative team. The latest feature from Japan’s cutting-edge animation house STUDIO4°C (Tekkonkinkreet, MFKZ, Mind Game), Children of the Sea is a stunningly beautiful adaptation of Daisuke Igarashi’s prize-winning manga.
Hear from Children of the Sea director Ayumu Watanabe on how he and Hisaishi came to agree on a musical atmosphere for the film, and why he thinks Hisaishi was uniquely suited to compose for Children of the Sea.
Curious to hear more from the team behind Children of the Sea? Check out the full interview and more behind-the-scenes footage included on Blu-ray™ and DVD, and select Digital platforms.
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Children of the Sea is available September 1, 2020 on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD.
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