Mamoru Hosoda and Shota Sometani Meet in Interview Before 'Hosoda Mamoru no Kiten/Ten' Exhibition

Mamoru Hosoda and actor Shota Sometani, who has voiced characters in four of the director's films, had an enjoyable interview at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo on June 19. This meeting served as a pre-launch for the 'Hosoda Mamoru no Kiten/Ten' (細田守の原点/展) exhibition, which opened its doors on June 20. Comic Natalie also reported on the preview event held the same day.

During the interview, Hosoda and Sometani discussed the turning points in the director's career, particularly his creative process after 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'. Sometani candidly described his experiences working with Hosoda, while the director shared his philosophy on connecting with audiences. The duo also offered interesting anecdotes about the evolution of Japanese animation from past to present.

Hosoda, co-founder of Studio Chizu, has created internationally acclaimed works such as Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Mirai, and Belle. Sometani, meanwhile, played significant roles in films like 'The Boy and the Beast', 'Mirai', and 'Belle'. This interview offered fans a rare glimpse into the creative dynamics between the two.

The 'Hosoda Mamoru no Kiten/Ten' exhibition showcases a wide range of the director's works, from his early sketches to his current digital creations. The exhibition also includes documents related to Hosoda's inspirations and character design process. The exhibition opens on June 20 and will be on view for a limited time. For anime fans, this is an opportunity to journey into the mind of a master director.