Sharjah24: Japanese director Nobuyoshi Habara shared highlights from his personal and professional journey, alongside insights into the creative experiences he and his wife, director Kumiko Habara, have had in the world of animation.
At a Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) 2025 discussion titled “Inside the Making of the Anime Hit, Starblazers”, he recalled developing a passion for anime from a young age and creating his first animated film during high school with the help of friends from other schools. The 30-minute film, consisting of 1,000 images, was completed over three years and showcased at a school arts festival.
SAC 2025 organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), is taking place at the Sharjah Expo Center and concludes on Sunday, alongside the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025).
Habara also shared how he moved to Tokyo and began working at the Ashi Studio on the “Adventures of Hani” series, where he met his future wife. During his career, he contributed in multiple capacities, including production, character design and direction. Clips from several of his iconic works such as “Space Adventure: Cobra”, “Machine Robo”, “Tondemi Man”, and “Mega Man” were also featured - to his fans’ delight - during the session.
In her segment, Kumiko reflected on her decision to take a break from animation to raise their children. After they grew up, she returned to the industry to pursue a career in animation direction.
SAC 2025 has engaged, enriched and entertained students, professionals and animation enthusiasts with a comprehensive programme spanning workshops and masterclasses, panel discussions, and live performances by 74 leading industry professionals and artists from 18 nations worldwide.
For more information and to register your interest for next year, visit www.sharjahanimation.com/tickets.
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