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.

Voice cast

 * Rina Matsufuji as Waitress
 * Yasuhiro Yoshiura as Protagonist
 * Mayo Saksegawa as Gossipy Girl
 * Chihiro Kusano as Cool Girl
 * Akihiro Yoshiura as Small Guy
 * Yuusuke Sakaguchi as Big Guy
 * Satoshi Watanabe as Bookworm

Staff

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

Awards

 * Excellent Work Award, Tokyo International Anime Fair, 2003.