Anime Supernova — Season 1, Episode 10: Chilling Your Spine and Tickling Your Funnybone

Episode synopsis

Toshiko Hata is an animator and illustrator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences for the viewer.

About Anime Supernova

Meet the real stars of Japanese animation. From crayons to CGI, discover the techniques and inspirations of some of Japan's most amazing animators.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Tomorrow's Worlds, From Today's Rising Star
• E2The Road to Your Name
• E3Handcrafted Fantasies in a Digital World
• E4Bringing Sketch Comedy to Animation
• E5Surrealism through Simplicity
• E6Living, Breathing Paintings
• E7A Maestro of Computer Graphics
• E8Emphasizing Imagery with Minimalism
• E9Dramatic Flourishes
• E11Depicting Life and Death with Puppets
• E12Adapting Science Fiction for the Big Screen