Katsuhiro Otomo, the mastermind behind 'Akira,' has launched Oval Gear Animation Studio in Tokyo. The studio is recruiting artists, even those without Japanese fluency, to help create new animated works.

Katsuhiro Otomo, famed for directing the iconic anime film 'Akira,' has established Oval Gear Animation Studio in Tokyo's Musashino district. The studio aims to pass on Otomo's filmmaking methods to a new generation and produce globally released animated works.

Oval Gear currently has two projects in development: 'Orbital Era,' a science fiction anime film, and a new 'Akira' anime project. The studio is actively recruiting artists and production staff, with postings in both Japanese and English.

This presents a unique opportunity for aspiring animators, even those without full Japanese fluency, to contribute to major anime productions in Tokyo. Check the Oval Gear website for details on how to apply.