Executive Overview
In an era dominated by seamless digital rendering, hyper-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI), and algorithmic compositing, the boundary between digital convenience and analog texture has become a key battleground for contemporary animation studios.
To mark its 15th anniversary, Studio Kinema Citrus—the acclaimed animation production house behind global hits such as Made in Abyss, My Happy Marriage, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and Revue Starlight—announced its highly anticipated original TV anime, Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara). Directed by Takushi Koide in his directorial debut, the fantasy series is set 200 years after a tragic mermaid princess named Lara dissolved into foam in Lake Biwa. The narrative follows her reincarnation as she embarks on a quest to discover the elusive concept of "true love" to prevent herself from vanishing once more.
While the series has captured audience attention with its rich, folklore-driven narrative, it is the anime’s Opening Sequence (OP) that has sparked intense discussion among industry professionals and animation enthusiasts alike. Specifically, a five-shot sequence in the OP was produced using genuine, physical cel animation printed directly onto physical film.
To demystify this complex technical feat, a comprehensive dialogue was published on the official case study portal of IMAGICA Entertainment Media Services. The roundtable discussion featured director Takushi Koide alongside key IM
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