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SONOKO OBUCHI

Sonoko Obuchi is a cross-dimensional multimedia artist / visual storyteller.

Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Sonoko pursued art in the UK and completed BA in Spatial Design at University of The Arts London in 2005.

Sonoko was appointed as the first Artist in Residence at Historic Royal Palaces.

Many of her works are often of a person, people, and relationships, exploring identity in distorted dimensions - capturing a flash of a moment in hours or drawing in portraits, translating intangible stories into theatre designs, and forgotten / unlived journeys into animations & music videos.

Video Design, Animation and Illustration

Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami (2023)

Animation by @sonoko.obuchi
Mentioned by Kylie Minogue

Direction, story and animation
1883 article

Wonderland. article

Direction, story and animation
NeonLDN YouTube

Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami (2023)

Animation, Video Design and Poster illustration for Sputnik Sweetheat at Arcola Theatre, London.

The Lion Family Youtube Chnnel Character Design (2023)

The Lion Family Youtube Channel Character Design (2023)

Character Design for Cyrus Dobre (of The Dobre Brothers, 12.1 Million subscribers) & Brenda Esperanca's new family channel. 533k subscribers at this moment after launching 4 months ago, and it's growing fast.

Neon LDN animation (2022)

Neon LDN is a video animation series by Sonoko Obuchi and her son, raising awareness about the gap in support for teenagers facing difficulty in schools.

Caves by REUNIØN animation (2022)

”‘Caves’ is a song about emerging from something, somewhere. We’ve all been kind of cooped up of late so there’s that desire to head back out in the world, but it’s also about stepping out of any dark place, into the sunlight… from a broken heart, into a new chapter.”
The video was directed and animated by Sonoko Obuchi.

Lofi video graphics (2020 - )

Creating lofi & aesthetic graphics and animation.

Anna Lou of London graphics (2008 - present)

I produce Anna Lou of London's social media graphics and some graphic contents.

What To Do Now animation (2022)

Fully in charge of its story, direction and animation.

Star by Archie Faulks animation (2021)

Direction & animation. This MV is also available to download on iTunes. https://music.apple.com/gb/music-video/star/1558020873

Way Out West by REUNIØN animation (2020)

“Oh my god” Kylie Minogue (IG)

“Obuchi’s music video simply takes our breath away – it’s that extra layer of nuance that helps us connect REUNIØN’s music and lyrics to our own lives. We’ve all known love and we’ve all known loss, but grief is so much more than these two feelings combined.” Atwood Magazine
https://atwoodmagazine.com/wowr-reunion-way-out-west-song-video-premiere/

The narrative of the animation is based on a real life, coming of age story of Sonoko just before she moved to the UK.
The most personal, intimate work of the artist to date.

Anna Lou & Friends animation (2020 - )

Anna Lou & Friend is a mental-wellbeing animation series targeted for age group 3 - 7.
Executive Producers: Anna Scaife, Sonoko Obuchi
Studio: Nucleus Media Rights
Animation: Green Gold Animation
Script: Andrew Viner
Pilot Episode (Jan 2021)
Anna Lou & Friends Christmas Theatre (Nov & Dec 2021)
Anna Lou & Friend is a mental-wellbeing animation series targeted for age group 3 - 7.
Executive Producers: Anna Scaife, Sonoko Obuchi
Studio: Nucleus Media Rights
Animation: Green Gold Animation
Script: Andrew Viner
Pilot Episode (Jan 2021)
Anna Lou & Friends Christmas Theatre (Nov & Dec 2021)

Millfield Theatre Panto Set Design (2011 - )

Sonoko has been designing Pantomime at Millfield Theatre every year since 2011. One of a few theatres in the UK that remained open during 2020 (COVID-19). Sonoko is part of V&A Panto Day 2020.

Platinum Academy Manga Mural (2020)

To celebrate the energy and passion of the young dancers, this Manga Mural was created for the opening of Platinum Academy of Performing Arts at Millfield House.
Featured in Enfield Festivals:

SONOKO OBUCHI

Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami (2023)

Animation by @sonoko.obuchi Mentioned by Kylie Minogue

Direction, story and animation 1883 article

Wonderland. article

Direction, story and animation NeonLDN YouTube

Instagram

Animation by @sonoko.obuchi
Mentioned by Kylie Minogue

Direction, story and animation
1883 article

Direction, story and animation
NeonLDN YouTube