Aquatic Language

Aquatic Language (水のコトバ) is a short nine-minute film written and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura. It aired 26 October 2002 in NHK BS1's, 10 min. theater slot.

Synopsis & Style
Aquatic Language tries to relay to the audience the importance of language; and the need for communication. It mixes 2D and 3D visual techniques with dramatic camera movements and angles to enhance its dialogue.

Characters

 * Waitress: Rina Matsufuji
 * Dame Otoko: Yasuhiro Yoshiura
 * Gossipy Girl: Mayo Sakasegawa
 * Cool Girl: Chihiro Kusano
 * Small Guy: Akihiko Yoshiura
 * Big Guy: Yuusuke Sakaguchi
 * Bookworm: Satoshi Watanabe

Staff

 * Writer & Director - Yasuhiro Yoshiura
 * Music - Satoshi Watanabe

Awards
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2003's "Excellent Work Award"