Sayonara Lala Art Director Mari Fujino Interview: Nostalgic Yet New! Creating Color Scripts for All Episodes (MANTANWEB)
Art director Mari Fujino discusses creating nostalgic yet modern backgrounds for the anime Sayonara Lala.Summary
Art director Mari Fujino, in an interview about the anime Sayonara Lala, explains her role in shaping the background art to match the story and worldview. She describes the work's charm as nostalgic yet new, highlighting the coexistence of thick character lines reminiscent of 1980s-90s anime with modern animation expressions, and a narrative that blends Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" with modern Shiga. Fujino emphasizes balancing cuteness with a mysterious, historical weight for the mermaid world backgrounds, and capturing the quaint yet appealing atmosphere of local Shiga cities. She notes attention to detail, such as making dirt and rust appear cute and rhythmic, and praises the interior design base set by character designer Tanii (紫織), which features a harmonious mix of antique and modern furniture. Throughout, her focus was on creating a visually cohesive and engaging experience that respects both traditional and contemporary elements.
(Source：Yahoo!ニュース)