ABOUT UEMO

What is Uemo

Uemo is an online service where you can learn the mindset, approach, and techniques from creators active in the Japanese anime industry. There is no single way or route to be involved in anime production. Uemo supports you in leveling up your foundational skills.


Vision

While the Japanese anime industry continues to grow, the balance between the number of productions and creators remains uneven. The demand for anime creators is rising, but the environment for nurturing these creators is not sufficient, leading to mismatches in the production field.


What’s the reason for this?
Is it skills related to drawing? The use of tools? The number of works viewed?
The answer is both Yes and No.


Various skills and techniques are important, but to thrive long-term in the anime production field, a broad knowledge of anime production itself and fundamental knowledge and skills about how to approach work are also crucial. There are many things to learn to become a professional, but there isn’t just one answer.


What you can learn at Uemo is not everything, but it increases your options. You can learn about the thought processes and experiences of respected anime creators and how they have produced many works.


Uemo prepares content that offers these perspectives.


We look forward to seeing those who have learned at Uemo, with enhanced drawing skills and strengthened qualities as anime creators, thriving in the anime industry.


What You Can Learn at Uemo

At Uemo, you can learn in three main categories:

  1. The Background and Perspectives of Senior Creators
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    Senior creators who have made significant contributions to the anime industry share what they liked and their approaches during their childhood and younger years. Learn about their motivations, how they entered the industry, and gain insights from their experiences and encounters that led them to their current positions, providing you with valuable tips for your own professional journey.

  2. Skills and Techniques
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    You will acquire specific skills and techniques, such as how to create storyboards, key points in character design, and drawing lines effectively.

  3. Concepts and Theories
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    To excel in the anime industry, it is crucial to understand not just the skills but also the underlying concepts and theories. This includes understanding why certain techniques are necessary and the purposes behind them, thereby deepening your foundational knowledge.