[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

When we asked for costume requests on YouTube,I received a comment about the Chinese dress.

The moment I saw the screen, my imagination ran wild, thinking, "She must look so cute in a Chinese dress!"

Having people comment on my channel really boosts my creative motivation.

Previous articles on the Heart Prediction can be found here ↓

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[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

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[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

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[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

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[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

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The tension and determination that arose precisely because "everything was hand-drawn from scratch"

This time, the heart motion couldn't be faked with a looping GIF like before.

Everything needs to be built up by hand.

The moment I learned that fact, "You can't get away with this."This anxiety,"We're going to make a proper animation."At the same time, a surge of determination welled up inside me.

That unique buzz of excitement, a mix of pressure and anticipation for a first attempt.

But I had a feeling that this very commotion was what sparked my creativity.

The time spent focusing on the structure of the body is like having a dialogue with your own body.

This motion involves a lot of movements where you raise and lower your arms significantly.

To be honest, it was quite difficult for me, as I don't fully understand the structure of the human body.

I used my own body as a direct reference for the moment I stopped.

"I wonder how far these muscles can stretch."

"If I move this, what else will be affected?"

I repeatedly muttered to myself while physically moving to confirm what I was doing.

It was a fascinating and enjoyable time, with some new discoveries along the way.

Searching the boundary between "cute" and "sexy" in Chinese clothing.

Speaking of Chinese clothing,It's definitely the slit in the leg.

I want to be sexy, but I absolutely don't want to lose my cuteness.

I really enjoyed trying to find that balance.

And actually, we paid special attention to the way her breasts bounced (lol).

We made numerous fine adjustments to ensure it looked natural in motion.

How do you translate the appeal of the costumes into movement?

I believe the real joy of animation lies in being able to infuse it with your own unique sense of "cuteness."

The goal was only visible in the final stages.

This production was for me"A Countdown Journey to the End"That's it.

Since we were nearing the end, being able to see the finish line—how much more I had to draw—was a big help.

Each time I completed a part, I felt like I was getting closer to the finish line, and that countdown motivated me to continue creating.

Now it's time for the music rehearsal phase.

Now all the animation components are complete.

Next up is,We now enter the phase where we move the animation frame by frame in time with the music.

This is my first time moving in time with music, so I'm honestly a little nervous.

However, the person who made the request was what guided me through this production to the very end.

If no one had requested it, I might have gotten bored halfway through.

Truly, the comments are helping to move the creative process forward.

This is my first attempt, so I would be grateful if you could watch over me.

Tools used (iPad Air, Procreate, Apple Pencil, PC)

This time too, my usual partner iPad Air × Procreate × Apple Pencil It was created using a combination of these elements.

The Apple Pencil makes it easy to draw even in small areas, and I feel it's a really good match for my drawing style.

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Related Links

This article summarizes the tips for "frame-by-frame observation," a technique that proved invaluable in creating conductor motions.
If you're looking to correct any awkwardness in your hand movements or subtle actions, this article might be helpful.

Here's an article that studies hand movements frame by frame.

[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

This article summarizes the points for improving the applause motion (1), which I drew before going into the conductor motion.

I've written in detail about what was corrected frame by frame and how the unnatural movements were resolved.

If you're interested in learning about motion creation, this might also be helpful.

Click here for the production log of the previous applause motion ①.

[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

I tried out the conductor motion for Kokoro Yohou while wearing a yukata.

This documentary summarizes the behind-the-scenes process of its creation, along with improvements and minor adjustments noticed through frame-by-frame analysis.

This document meticulously records how the movements unique to yukata were naturally rendered, including the swaying of the sleeves, the consistency of the patterns, and the subtle "delay" in the hair and tail.

This article is recommended for those who want to learn about the ingenuity and discoveries involved in the production process.

Click here for the conductor motion creation story.

[Heart Forecast ④] A countdown journey to the end, which began with a request for a Chinese dress.

We have also posted the Heart Motion video on YouTube.

If you'd like, I'd be happy if you could enjoy it along with the behind-the-scenes look at the production. → YouTube is here
(Your channel subscriptions and requests are truly encouraging!)

Pochi

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Illustrator.
This blog is my growth diary as an illustrator.
Opened since June 2023.
Starting YouTube in January 2025.