June 1, 2025 • 92 mins
Dive into the world where art meets ambition on this episode of "Left Brain vs. Right Brain"! Host Stu Levy sits down with acclaimed animator and director John Aoshima (Ultraman Rising, Kubo and the Two Strings, Gravity Falls) to explore John’s unique upbringing between Japan and America and how it shaped his creative path. From childhood in rural Fukushima to studying animation at CalArts, discover what ignited John’s passion for storytelling. Learn how John’s quest for identity, specific family background, and unique mentorship fueled his highly successful creative career.
Learn more about John here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1434374/
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