砂ノ灯

"Sunano Akari" (Lights of Sand) is a short anime directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga, with character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. It was exclusively premiered on AbemaTV in January 2020. This work is notable for its hand-drawn 4K high-definition visuals and has been showcased at several events. The plot details are not widely available, but its uniqueness lies in its status as not just an anime but also an open creative platform. The establishment of the 'Co-Producer Community' allows fans worldwide to participate in the commercialization and secondary creation of the work and share production resources. Through this innovative model, "Sunano Akari" attempts to break traditional animation production and distribution methods, offering fans and creators a broader space for participation. The production team also includes Sumie Kinoshita as animation director, Shoichi Yajima as executive producer, and Hiroaki Takeuchi as producer. The emergence of "Sunano Akari" represents a new exploration in the field of animation in terms of both technology and business models.