The second session of “Blender Aniput Training” with anime director Ryo-timo has begun. 5-Month Intensive Course to Develop the Ability to Complete Creations with 2D x 3D Hybrid Design
Onakama Co., Ltd. Press release: October 21, 2025 To Members of the Press The second session of “Blender Aniput Training,” where you can learn from anime director Ryo-timo, has begun. A 5-month intensive course to develop the ability to create with 2D x 3D hybrids. Onakama Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hamanaka) Ryo) is hosting the second phase of its five-month Blender course for creators aspiring to create animations, with animation director Ryo-timo as instructor. This course combines 2D and 3D techniques and concepts, aiming to equip participants with the skills to complete short animations through input and output.
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particular, is gaining popularity as a tool that combines
expressiveness and productivity, from individual creators to commercial anime productions. Furthermore, the number of individual or small-group productions is expanding, rapidly increasing the demand for lightweight, consistent workflows. For approximately three years since the first phase (2022), Onakama Inc. has been working with anime director Ryo-timo to update a practical workflow centered on Blender on-site. We have accumulated a variety of 2D x 3D expression techniques using Grease Pencil, as well as production operational know-how that works even in small teams. In the second term, we will combine our track record and experience with the content of the first term to create a program that allows you to learn from start to finish in one go. This course provides an opportunity for creators who are currently creating anime, illustrations, manga, etc., or are just starting out, to develop the practical skills to complete animations using Blender. ■Course Overview This is a five-month series of courses that will teach you 2D and 3D skills and concepts using Blender, allowing you to create short animations. This is a training and community for creators who want to be able to create animations alone or in small groups. In addition to classroom learning, we will also hold assignments and workshops (a total of five times) to share progress and provide feedback to resolve any issues. As this event will be held online, participants from all over the country can participate. ■Lecture content 〈Blender Basics〉 – Blender & Grease Pencil basics and settings – Explanation of frequently used functions and basic operations 〈2D Skills〉 ・How to draw 2D animations with Grease Pencil ・Learning 2D layout Drawing a sphere (learning layout intuitively) 〈3D Skills〉 ・Modeling for drawing guides (an extra session planned) ・Learn 3D layout Spatial arrangement using a 3D stage and 3D models ・How to design animatics (previsualization) 〈2D & 3D Animation〉 – Practical assignment: Creating an animation with a parkour motif – Acting and movement design that combines 2D and 3D ▶An explanatory video on the production flow is also available https://img.youtube.com/vi/LA6nFxUlkP8/sddefault.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA6nFxUlkP8 ■Key Points of the Second Term (Updates from the First Term) ・Enhancement of course content A total of 18 sessions over approximately 5 months: 11 lectures 2 EXTRA sessions 5 workshops, making this a larger course than last time. ・Redesigned with a focus on the ability to complete a project By repeating the three learning cycles of “learning in class → learning by doing assignments → learning by asking questions,” students develop the ability to complete the course on their own. ・2D x 3D practice centered on Grease Pencil Leveraging Blender’s strengths in combining 2D line drawing with 3D spatial presentation, learn drawing, camera, layout, and lighting in one seamless session. ・Learn on-site workflow standards Onakama Inc. and Ryotimo will systematize the “small-team workflow centered around Blender” that they have been updating on-site. They will share the production process they have put into practice. ■Event overview Name: Blender Aniput Training 2nd period Venue: Online (Zoom Meetings/Discord will be used) Dates:
Approximately 5 months from Monday, December 1, 2025 to Monday, April 27, 2026 Number of sessions: 11 lectures EXTRA 2 sessions 5 workshops = 18 sessions in total Course Fee: ¥80,000 (excluding tax) for the entire course Planned by: Onakama Co., Ltd. URL:
https://onakama.co.jp/blender-aniput-training/ ■Lecturer Anime director, researcher, and educator Ryo-timo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101187/4/101187-4-62b139a56557caf62a24b33456c08bb7-399×399.png 〈Profile〉 After working for a game company, he made his debut as a key animator on “Beck” (2004). He went on to work as a key animator, character designer, and chief animation director for famous anime, and since 2010 has also served as an anime director. He has since directed 3D works and hybrid 2D/3D works, and is a creator whose production style actively incorporates digital technology beyond the boundaries of 2D and 3D. In recent years, he has been developing production methods for works posted on YouTube and supporting creators, making full use of Blender to pioneer a new animation workflow that mixes 2D and 3D. ▶︎Original Illustrations “Noein: To Another You” (2005-2006), “NARUTO” (2006) “Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone” (2007) ▶︎Character Designer and Chief Animation Director “Tetsuwan Birdy Decode” (2008), “Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02” (2009) ▶︎Director’s Work “Cherry Blossom Quartet at Night – Hoshinoumi” (2010), “Cherry Blossom Quartet at Night – Hananouta” (2013) ▶︎Directed works 3D work “Ajin” (2016), hybrid work “The Answer Is in the Edge” (2017) ▶ Blender workflow work by Onakama Inc. and Ryotimo “Ryan’s World Ninja Adventures Animation” (2023) “Ryan’s Rescue Squad Saves Robot City From FIRE” (2024) “Ryan’s World Time Travel Adventures” (2025) ■Mentor & Technical Assistant ・Shunsuke Saito (Video Director / Animation Director) ・Makoto Yasumasa (Freelance / Illustrator / Blender Helper) ・Sho Kubota (Video Director / Animation Director) Creators who have worked with us on projects using Blender will accompany you in this course. ■About Onakama Co., Ltd. Onakama Co., Ltd. is a community and management company aimed at providing business support and assistance to anime creators. Founded in 2021 with the mission of “creating a place and opportunity to solve the problems of anime creators and realize their dreams,” the company aspires to help build the careers of anime creators who have dreams and passion. https://onakama.co.jp/
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