Masakazu Hishida, the anime director famous for his work on shows like Yashahime, InuYasha, and Ensemble Star!, recently spoke with Mantan Web about the new anime adaptation of Taejun Pak and Kim Junghyun’s popular webtoon.
Hishida, who’s leading the series right now, talked about how they turn webtoons into anime. He stressed how well webtoon storytelling fits with anime storyboards.
Hishida pointed out that another webtoon-to-anime adaptations might not always work this way, unlike traditional manga, which often uses double-page spreads.
The one-way scrolling of webtoons fits better with anime storyboard structures. He supported his statement with an example and emphasized how this format creates a smooth flow and continuity in storytelling.
He compared it to the passage of time in animated sequences. Masakazu Hishida, a Japanese anime director, is recognized for directing popular shows like Ensemble Stars! and Yashahime, among others.
He’s also credited as an episode director for anime such as InuYasha and Kekkaishi, and has handled episode storyboards for series like Ouran Highschool Host Club and Natsume Yuujinchou.
