Building A Stage Girl: Behind The Scenes with Revue Starlight Staff (ACEN 2019)

Wakarimasu! At Anime Central 2019, I attended a behind-the-scenes panel and press interview session with several of the principal staff on Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight: Director Tomohiro Furukawa, Character Designer Hiroyuki Saita, Prop Designer Shiori Tani, and Animator Takushi Koide. There, they shed light on the thought process behind each of their creative decisions from the Giraffe to Bananice! I recount the fascinating details they offered building an original series, breathing life into an ensemble cast with limited screentime, and the challenges they faced throughout production. Enjoy! For more Revue Starlight coverage, check out this two-part interview with the music production team diving in to each of the series’ insert songs from the lyrics to their sound. Currently, Part 1 is available for channel patrons in the $3 tier or higher and will be made public Monday, July 8. Part 2 will post then as well. Part 1: Also check out