At this year’s Anime Central convention, attendees
received exciting details about the creation of the anime “ Heavenly Delusion ( tengoku
Daimakyou ).” During the Production IG panel, the anime's
director, Hirotaka Mori, shared how the acclaimed video game "The Last of
Us" influenced the artistic direction of the series.
Mori, who declared himself a fan of “The Last of
Us,” commented that the game's post-apocalyptic world and visual atmospheres
left a deep impression on him. So fascinated was he with the art of the
video game that he purchased the art book for “The Last of Us” to use as a
reference in the art direction of “tengoku Daimakyou.” Additionally,
he made direct requests to Production IG studios for the anime to reflect a
similar aesthetic.
“The Last of Us” is an action-adventure video game
series created by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
The franchise has received critical acclaim and has won numerous awards,
including several Game of the Year nods. The first game has been cited
as one of the best video games ever created, and the second installment won a
variety of Game of the Year awards.
The anime “tengoku Daimakyou”, produced
by Production IG, aired during the Spring-2023 season (April-June). The
series was directed by Hirotaka Mori, with scripts written by Makoto Fukami,
character designs by Utsushita of Minakata Laboratory, and music composed by
Kensuke Ushio.
These revelations offer a fascinating
insight into how outside influences can shape the creation of an anime,
connecting two different worlds such as video games and animation. Fans
of both franchises can appreciate how the artistic vision of “The Last of Us”
has left its mark on “tengoku Daimakyou,” further enriching the viewing
experience of the anime.
Fan: Manga Mogura
