Rie Tachikawa: Interview

Rie Tachikawa: Ah, Nichijou was a blast to work on! The creator, Yoshimoto Kohji, has a very unique sense of humor, and I loved the challenge of designing characters that fit into that world. For Nichijou , I focused on creating characters that were both absurd and lovable. I think the show's humor and charm come from its ability to find humor in everyday situations, and I tried to reflect that in my character designs.

Rie Tachikawa: Thank you for having me! I'm from Tokyo, Japan, and I've always been fascinated by animation and drawing since I was a child. I attended a vocational school for animation and illustration, where I honed my skills and learned from experienced professionals. After graduating, I started working as an animator and character designer for various studios, eventually landing my first major project as a character designer for K-On! in 2009. rie tachikawa interview

Break it. On purpose. The first thing I do with a new material is find its breaking point. Then I work just to the left of that line. Respect the material enough to know where it dies, then dance right next to that edge. Rie Tachikawa: Ah, Nichijou was a blast to work on

Also, natural fibers lie. They pretend to be warm and organic. But polyester? Polyester is honest. It says, "I am petroleum. I will last 500 years in a landfill. Deal with me." I want my work to make people uncomfortable about their environment, not comforted by it. I think the show's humor and charm come