The retrospective exhibition of Mr. Takamura Mukuo, who had
passed away 3 year ago, was held at the Museum in Machida. This
April under the auspices of his family. He the leading person
in background painters of Japanese animation field produced numerous
wonderful works. Though they offered free-entrance, it was rich
in content. There were more than 100 background paintings drawn
by him, from his early works such as "Marco", "Gosch,
the Cellist", "The Dagger of Kamui", to his posthumous
works like "Sailor Moon". They gave us the full picture
of his career as a background designer for 30 years. They were
enough to remind almost 600 fans, who visited exhibition at his
talent.
Mr. Mukuo first helped ANIDO directlywith the article on "Marco"
in FILM 1/24, No. 23. The background of "Gosch, the Cellist"
most of which were was so great that I can never forget that drawn
by him. During its production, I worked as an animator. Even after
that, I took a part in advertisement. He helped us a lot, like
making a guest appearance when we held screenings, joining the
discussion for the animation magazine, drawing background of the
pictures for badges and other goods, and so on.
It's very sad to say Mr. Mukuo had already passed away. But I
believe that we, people in Japanese animation field, will never
forget his earnest attitude toward creation. ANIDO is now planning
to publish the book of his wonderful works.
In the United States, where Mickey Mouse is from, Laser Discs
which collected black-and-white films of Mickey Mouse, "Mickey
Mouse/ The Black and White Years/ Vol. 1" was on sale. But
it was not sold in Japan. Instead, "Mickey Mouse/ A Star
is Born" was came out. This set of 3 Laser discs includes
best films of Mickey not only black-and-white but also colored
ones. Takashi Namiki supervised and wrote its liner note.
Pioneer LDC, its sales agency, probably does not have "Mickey
Mouse/ A Star is Born" in stock anymore, so you should go
to the store and get it as soon as possible, if you want.
Bilingual CAV. Limited Production by Pioneer LDC. 15,450Yen
Films included are as following.
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