Otaku USA Magazine recently posted an interview with Ping Pong director Masaaki Yuasa to get a little insight on how his unique mind works. The interview discusses some of his work on The Tatami Galaxy and the currently streaming Ping Pong – The Animation. Click here to read the interview.
If you are unfamiliar with Masaaki Yuasa’s work, he is well known for his unusual free form style. Having worked in varying capacities on shows like Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, Michiko & Hatchin, Samurai Champloo, Kick-Heart, and most recently–Ping Pong – The Animation, Yuasa even guest directed an upcoming episode of the popular TV show Adventure Time! His episode, “Food Chain,” is set to air on June 12th. Click here to read more about this episode of Adventure Time.
We know it’s not often that you can pick the brain of a famous director, especially one as talented as Masaaki Yuasa, so here’s your chance! Submit your questions for Masaaki Yuasa in the comments below, on the designated thread on Facebook, or tweet us @FUNimation with the hashtag #PingPongQA. We will select a few to translate and send to Masaaki Yuasa to answer. Questions and Answers will be posted later with credit to the fan who asked the question.
You have from now until Monday, June 16th to submit your questions!
Ping Pong – the Animation streams Thursdays at 12:50pm ET on https://funimation.com/ping-pong.
