Manabu Himeda
Obtain a degree in graphic design from Tama Art University. Himeda is an independent animator and artist who collaborates with others as part of the quartet known as Zunmachango.
Works with: Director, Original Character Design, Animation Director,
Kame to Puma to Flamingo
- Director
Music video for the song Kame to Puma to Flamingo by Kick the Can Crew, that was featured on NHKs Minna no Uta and Ao Kiiro programs....
Crayon Shin-chan Movie 28: Gekitotsu! Rakugaki Kingdom to Hobo Yonin no Yuusha
- Original Character Design
The emergence of modern technology has led children to forsake crayons and paper in favor of electronic tablets, resulting in a decline in imaginative energy among kids. This decline poses a threat to...
Oka Shika Chika Ika Saka
- Animation Director
Animated music video created by Manabu Himeda for the hit song "Oka Shika Chika Ika Saka" performed by Japanese band SAKANAMON, which aired on NHK's popular show Minna no Uta....
Pet Ceremony Prayer CM
- Animation Director
At Pet Ceremony Prayer, we believe that pets play a crucial role in our lives as cherished family members. In the event that they pass away, it is only natural that we would wish for them to have a pe...
Futsuu tte Nandarou?
- Director
Futsuu tte Nandarou? is an NHK documentary program about people with developmental disorders. Part of the program are 2-minute short stories of real people (who narrate their own story) that when grow...
Gokiburi Taisou
- Director
Female humanoid cockroaches do calisthenics (though resembling normal dancing more)....
Moufu no Hi
- Animation Director
On a cold winter morning, a warm blanket is an oasis for everyone....
Iro wo Kuu Akuma
- Animation Director
A collection created by the Japanese branch of Adobe's Creative Cloud software lineup aimed at advertising their product range. The anthology highlights the skills of different Japanese experimental a...
Windows Tablet no Uta
- Director
Microsoft Japan commissioned Manabu Himeda to create a web commercial for Windows 2 in 1 PCs in 2014. In this performance, Himeda danced and moved in real time while interacting with an animated video...
Ashi
- Animation Director
Music video for the song Ashi by Kuricorder Quartet that was featured on their album "Hitsuji Dorobou"....
Youkoso Boku desu
- Director
The first "Yokoso Boku desu" animated short film, featuring four surreal, humorous song performances: "Fancy Shirts", "Antenna Chon-Mage", "The Tea Time", and "Strange Genius"....