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Steps to become an animator in Japan! Mar’s reply to Abdel Rahman
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Күн бұрынDo you consider quitting your day job and find work as an animator in the Japanese anime industry? Then, you’re in Abdel’s shoes and I may have valuable advice for you so you can follow your dream!
Questions in the video:
- Where can I find resources? How do I get to become an animator in Japan (training wise) if I work full time now? 00:00:30
- How is the salary-financial situation for animators in Japan? 00:14:20
- Can I work as an animator and have a part-time job to make more money on the side? around 00:16:00
- Do I need a background in art to become an animator? around 00:19:00
- If I already know how to animate, should I skip going to an animation school? around 00:21:10
- Will the school help me find a part-time job? 00:26:20
THIS VIDEO WAS FILMED ON JANUARY 2020
About me, Mar: I am an animation graduate with honors from a vocational school (Tokyo Design Academy, 2-year course). Spanish, 5 years living in Japan. I am now sustained by a marketing-related day job while creating my own media company focused on anime/comic. I have not worked directly in the anime industry in Japan but I learned about it from school and other professionals I networked with! Please take my advice as someone with half a step in, but do research more on your own (especially the legal matters).
Abdel’s Instagram: / arakmmis
Subtitles by Abdel and Mar.
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Do you have your own questions? Add them in the comments! I may also tell you whether you want to be in a video conversation like this ^-^
@ShubhamKumar-nw1uz 2 жыл бұрын
I was just searching ' ANIMATION SCHOOLS IN JAPAN' and your video popped up. I am 18yrs old and want to become an animator based in Japan. But when i saw the criteria for most of the school, they were asking for N3-N2 JLPT level, which is quite high. Then i searched for LANGUAGE SCHOOLS but they were quite expensive for my financial status and as I want to pursue animation also after that, that would add up a lot. So I thought that I should study Japanese in my country only and when am fluent then i would apply for scholarship, that would take a lot of pressure off me and my parents. But have a question, like the Bachelors of Arts (Japanese) is of 3years and after that when i go to animation school there also it will be of 3-4 years courses, so i wanted to ask, like am i wasting too much time for learning Japanese? And can I pass JLPT after 1or2 years of learning? What do you suggest? Thanks for this conversation, it was very helpful! 👍 IT WILL HELP A LOT IF YOU CAN ANSWER.
@javiersulca7691 2 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias por compartir tus experiencias. Realmente me motiva a seguir el sueño de ser animador de anime japones. Son preguntas que asi nomas no encuentras en internet y es una gran oportunidad la de poder consultarte
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
De nada! Me alegra mucho que esta conversación sea de ayuda. Muchos ánimos.
@Hindu9054 4 жыл бұрын
the thing is you can learn animation, use head, search like anime or drawing tutorials in Japanese language(use google translate). But yeah you should know which tutorial should search. also read concept art books of animations films
@MaruExposito 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, there are many ways to get to a result. And practice is usually the best way (whatever the school).
@reanimatedche 4 жыл бұрын
Mar I'm your fan from India I'm studying animation who greatly aspire to create my own anime coz I'm facinated with anime since I was 9 year old , any suggestions for becoming a successful animator ? Or How about going to Japan to study animation is it a good choice.?
@MaruExposito 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! My general advice for becoming a great animator is practice. Try drawing animating what you like as well as animation/drawing fundamentals such as perspective, body movement, etc. Studying animation directly in Japan has many benefits but it requires for good financial foundation and learning Japanese beforehand. I may do a live stream where I will be open to questions like these. if I do, I'll let you know in case you want to join :)
@reanimatedche 4 жыл бұрын
@Mar Exposito thank you for enlightening me
@shahjabirsjr9905 3 жыл бұрын
Sister Im also from India in the part of North East so now i was 10 standre who I study animation in japan
@shahjabirsjr9905 3 жыл бұрын
Sister Im also from India in the part of North East so now i was 10 standre who I study animation in japan
@ningmatamang8568 Жыл бұрын
I am also in Japan. Nowadays I'm learning Japanese language also .in future I want to read animations so, which city, which university I don't have idea so, please I hope answer it.
@prabhatmidha7433 2 жыл бұрын
Hello mam, I am fascinated with animei and manga since childhood.. I am working as an animator in India since 3-4 years.. now I have decided to learn Japanese and in future move ahead to Japan to work in a studio.. please suggest am i at the right path? Any suggestions will be very helpful
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, you are doing well since you are gathering experience before actually coming. It should come in useful. Best luck
@prabhatmidha7433 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito thanks a lot for replying mam Just 1 last question.. please reply I have read animation jobs in Japan in underpaid and had to work overtime… Please suggest mam.. Your videos are very informative.. thanks a lot for that.. 😊
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
@@prabhatmidha7433 At my understanding, many animators have low monthly income. But it is not about overtime exactly. Many animators are paid as freelancers. So more than "overtime", they work many hours so all the drawings they make pile up to make enough money.
@prabhatmidha7433 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito thanks a lot mam
@kaabfarooq6179 4 жыл бұрын
How long will it take for animation series for kids for locals population in KZfaq to gain some success
@MaruExposito 4 жыл бұрын
That depends on the income stream of such KZfaq series. If it is only through ads, it might be impositble. If they have merch, sponsors, crowdfunding,... then it is more likely to spike up faster.
@kaabfarooq6179 4 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito both are not available now and I am impressed by power of storytelling and animation , the impact it have but how long will it take for channel to grow Plus : In PAKISTAN there is no competition since there are no animation channel so Lucky me
@MarcoPolo-um3zo 2 жыл бұрын
A blessed day ma'am Mar, thanks that I saw your video, can you help me to be an animator in Japan because it's my dream I think I got the skills, I was an artist of the year and participating in different art contest but I am a grauduate of education I hope you'll notice this message, Advance merry Christmas!
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
Merry Chirstmas! I have various videos about my experience in the Japanese school where I learned animation. Hopefully you will find clues in my experience to become an animator yourself. Best luck :)
@MarcoPolo-um3zo 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito Good moring mam, do we really need to be a graduate in animation school for us to be qualified as an applicant for animator in Japan? Thank you so much for your response!
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarcoPolo-um3zo Not really. What matters are your skills, knowledge of their animation system, and, ideally, language skills (translate might work but only to a degree).
@MarcoPolo-um3zo 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito Thank you so much mam, you are so kind and approachable please continue as a blessing to others.
@csstargamer2248 2 жыл бұрын
Mam I am learning animation means just started I want to be character animator in game in Japan .Are they underpaid??
@ventaalpublico 3 жыл бұрын
Hola discúlpame podes hacer un video como esto pero en español. We are a bit People. what can understand english, thx you for all videos are very useful. I am too animator, my name is Cristian I am from Argentinian.
@MaruExposito 3 жыл бұрын
Hola! Por ahora hago foco a videos en inglés, pero tendré en cuenta este comentario. Muchas gracias :) Suerte en tu camino en la animación!!
@sasuketattoo4867 2 жыл бұрын
Hello im planning to study Animation on japan.....if there is any good news about animation study..plizz share with me
@jzaxle9038 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your information and can i ask you something...? can i get a student visa even tho i dont have an education proof but having a skills to be a Japanese animator and a fluent japanese language? i mean...i want to learn more things about animation in japan animation school but the problem is the student visa... i'm having a skills but i dont have education proof... so do you think i will able to get them? i hope you will be able to reply my question.
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
Your requrements depend on your nationality as wel as the type of school/course you will apply for. As I am not a lawyer or study abroad agent, I can't help here. In my case, for a vocational school it was important that I had at least high school degree, and a high level of Japanese (N2).
@felipehennig8923 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mar. I heard in many places you need a bachelors degree in order to get a working visa. I'm 23, I have a 2-year college diploma in animation in Canada, do you think it would be possible to get a visa if I got hired by a studio there? edit: I understand I might have to study animation again in japan, but would I need to go through a full 4 years bachelor's? or a shorter 1 to 2 years course would be enough?
@MaruExposito Жыл бұрын
Hi Felipe! Thank you for your comment. Hmmm I think that having that 2 years official course after high school studies may help, especially if it is related to the job you are applying for. But I am not sure on the guarantee of getting accepted as it depends on immigration. The most important part, as far as I know, is to find that studio to hire you in Japan and to help you (sponsor you) to apply for the work visa in the first place. That studio may have some staff or connection to help prepare your papers and case.
@felipehennig8923 Жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito Thank you so much for the response 🙏, I was wondering if I could ask a thing or 2 about opening your own studio there? I think it's amazing and it might be an alternative I might pursue in the near future but I dont know many places to ask about that
@MaruExposito Жыл бұрын
@@felipehennig8923 Thank you Felipe. You can ask but I can't promise deep replies in the comments thread. You can also join us at streams or discord server for these topics. I will reply in another comment with a link to discord but sometimes it doesn't work.
@MaruExposito Жыл бұрын
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@felipehennig8923 Жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito My questions are more related to te technical side, like, what do you need to start a company in there? is your visa attached to your company, like an investor? Can you start a company just by yourself or do you need to have employers in order to qualify to reside in japan? I couldn't find if you already answered that in a video or stream before
@ralphgk 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me names of animation institution in japan which doesn't have more fees like a collge i searched had 2600000¥ per year so please tell me if there are some institute which have less cost
@MaruExposito 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, the ones I checked in Japan were not that expensive! I did my studies (and research) years ago so I am not super updated. But even the top in the list (look for animation vocational school in Japan) were only half of that a year at most. Good luck
@ralphgk 3 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito i will keep on searching for colleges but how does mext help you does it take care of complete tution fees And what were your tution fees and where did you studied Did you paid complete fees at once or there was a option to pay in installments Will i be able to pay tution fees by working part-time Please please please reply
@MaruExposito 3 жыл бұрын
@@ralphgk I don't know about MEXT. I went to Tokyo Design Academy and paid most of it (at least the first year). I received some help from scholarships from the school I think. At the very least I got a bit of money from good grade prizes.
@orpheus6398 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm also planning on studying animation in japan. Do any of you know good schools?
@akinaduniyi7327 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mar, I just found your channel and subscribed and I hope you see my comment. I appreciate your replies on how to get an animation job in Japan. But I'm still an animation student and I was looking to see if you have any tips for an animation internship in a Japanese Studio. My school also traditionally teaches animation, so we do everything on pencil and paper and use the light table and tools you discussed in this video. There's no information about interning at an animation studio in Japan online(as far as I have checked) but I do believe its possible as Japanese animation schools exist so there should be opportunities for them to intern in a select studio during their time of study Unfortunately, I may not be able to speak Japanese but as I was accepted into a french animation school without knowing french, I also believe it's possible to intern at a Japanese studio without knowing Japanese as well because in the end the portfolio/demo reel/skill matters. I have 12 months to build up my skill set and make a decent level portfolio for a possible studio, but the problem is contacting said Japanese studios or how their internship recruitment process work, You said connections help in things like this, and I know no one but you now Mar :D, so if you could help in any way possible would be much appreciated. Thanks!
@MaruExposito 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Akin! If I am honest, I do not know much about internships in animation studios in Japan, and I am not sure they would take someone who does not speak the language yet. However, if you are an adult (don't tell us in a public comment!) you may be able to get work as a freelancer for easy cuts if catching some PA (production assistant) looking for rookies online inplaces like Twitter. You can use translating apps to help you in that but of course they won't catch nuances, and may cause trouble at some point. That may get you some starting contacts, practice, and maybe lead to know more about internships if that is a thing. I hope that helps even if it is just a bit. Best luck
@JakinsStudio 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaruExposito THANK YOU
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