What You Need to Know:
- Mipon is back with Part 2 of the interview with Ken Arto, one of the most talented anime animators in Japan, who has worked on series including Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Jojo Part 5, Dragon Ball Super Broly, and My Hero Academia.
- In part 2 of the interview, Ken talks about how much an animator gets paid, what working conditions are like, and more.
- Highlights of Part 2:
- Differences between working on original anime vs anime adaptations.
- How much do animators get paid?
- How the pay for animation for video games and pachinko compares to TV anime.
- The last episodes of each anime season are mostly done under crunch conditions due to tight deadlines.
- Working conditions in the anime industry: deadlines, contracts, prices, and more.
- Advice on how to become an animator in Japan and how essential it is to speak Japanese.
- You can watch the full interview below!
Source: Official Press Release
You hear a lot about these work conditions and you just hope they would get better!
I know... And it is interesting how the popularity of Pachinko animations is in high demand!