HAPIVERI Magazine

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Political Awareness and Human Insight to Video Production

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Pol...

One important theme running through Ridley Scott's work is a critical perspective on contemporary corporate society. Messages of social criticism are skillfully woven into films that can be enjoyed on...

Ridley Scott's Social Perspective: Applying Pol...

One important theme running through Ridley Scott's work is a critical perspective on contemporary corporate society. Messages of social criticism are skillfully woven into films that can be enjoyed on...

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Culture: Passing on Skills and Influencing the Next Generation

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...

Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...

Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...

Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Language and Editing to Documentary Production

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...

Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...

Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...

Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...

Director Susumu Hani: The Challenge of Fiction Filmmaking and International Recognition

Director Susumu Hani: The Challenge of Fiction ...

Susumu Hani is a pioneering filmmaker who brought an innovative perspective to Japanese cinema. Born in 1928, he began studying film while attending the University of Tokyo and joined Iwanami...

Director Susumu Hani: The Challenge of Fiction ...

Susumu Hani is a pioneering filmmaker who brought an innovative perspective to Japanese cinema. Born in 1928, he began studying film while attending the University of Tokyo and joined Iwanami...

Yoshihiro Nishimura's Practical Effects: Bringing Visual Effects into Video Planning

Yoshihiro Nishimura's Practical Effects: Bringi...

Yoshihiro Nishimura pioneered a new field of cinematic expression called gore effects. Beyond special makeup or splatter, this distinctive style combines visual impact with artistic expression. It elevates practical creations...

Yoshihiro Nishimura's Practical Effects: Bringi...

Yoshihiro Nishimura pioneered a new field of cinematic expression called gore effects. Beyond special makeup or splatter, this distinctive style combines visual impact with artistic expression. It elevates practical creations...

The Contrast Between Nature and Technology in Hayao Miyazaki’s Films

The Contrast Between Nature and Technology in H...

Miyazaki’s portrayal of technology is characterized by its ambivalence. He does not reject technology itself; instead, he often portrays it beautifully. In The Wind Rises, released in 2013, he depicts...

The Contrast Between Nature and Technology in H...

Miyazaki’s portrayal of technology is characterized by its ambivalence. He does not reject technology itself; instead, he often portrays it beautifully. In The Wind Rises, released in 2013, he depicts...