AKI | Wanci Hua | CalArts 2022

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Aki, a clumsy little chef, must make a delicious meal for the emperor's banquet. When things don't go as planned, he turns to his friends for support.
My BFA3 film at Calarts!
Thanks to all my friends who helped along the long long way.
SOUND
Music: Jason Fujita
Sound Design: Shane Vincent
Re-recording Mix: Daniel Eaton
Singer: Jenny Fujita
VOICE
Aki: Lyric Wayne Bowman
Bo: Joe Zhang
Muni: Thomas Mugglestone
Ayamaru: Michelle Tang
Takeshi: Ghastly Dipper
Yuuda: Joy Ofudu
Directed by Wanci Hua
contact: wancihua@alum.calarts.edu
website: wancihua.myportfolio.com/
instagram @wanciandpeas
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9 май 2022

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@LA_Studios_since2012 2 года назад

What a beautiful film! The story, the look, the acting, voice and sound, it takes you in a world of kindness.

@kaleeatssalad 2 года назад

A lovely film! It's so wholesome, and I wish it could be up for even longer, but I absolutely love the message and EVERYTHING about it! An amazing job.

@GaijinGoombah 2 года назад

This was a good way to start the day.

@Josuh 2 года назад

well well well hello there mr goombah

@thebusinessmn1114 2 года назад

I would pay for a movie version of this. This is awesome from the art style, the voice acting, world design and subtle little hints about how this world's religion and culture works. It even made me laugh when Aki awkwardly scurried off with his ramen.

@pinkiepurplez 2 года назад

As many would say, underrated. But in this case, it's more unnoticed. I hope this wholesome animation gets some traffic because I think we could all use a little Aki in our day. Keep up the good work "wancii" and great job on this short film! Ciao.

@wancii7926 2 года назад

Hello! Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for all the love and comments! It means a lot to me that I'm able to share this film with you. This film will be set to private in a few days. Hope to see you again soon

@Danny_Dirt 2 года назад

Aww, really? I mean if you have to private it for personal reasons involving school, then I understand. But its gonna be sad seeing this great short gone. Hopefully it doesn't go away forever. Good luck on your future work!

@kails_creates 2 года назад

Oh my…this film is GORGEOUS! I am seriously getting Ghibli vibes. Absolutely stunning work!!

@staceymeredith115 2 года назад

im getting ghibli vibes too!

@isabellaraandaya3491 2 года назад

Same! The Ghibli Vibes are radiating.

@Aurora_Animates 2 года назад

AGREED

@anapple6912 2 года назад

Yeah lol how they keep making food and serving it

@isabellaraandaya3491 2 года назад

@@anapple6912 It’s kind of like Spirited away, except EVERYONE are frogs.

@bunnif992 2 года назад

This reminds me of how I view myself as an artist. I always constantly make my art that I am unsatisfied with, and I get frustrated and sad. No matter how much I tried I couldn’t get it the way I wanted it to be. It took a while, but the thing that helped me the most was patience and persistence.

@shho143 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this film. The message has been received.

@hopeonthestreet3660 2 года назад

such a cute film!!! I loved seeing it at the character animation showcase and I’ve been anticipating to see it again on RU-vid. Amazing work :)

@staceymeredith115 2 года назад

can't lie, there is so much great ghibli vibes from this film!

@olakpasa6486 2 года назад

Such a great film, the message is adorable, the art style is amazing and the voice acting is impecable, I do hope this blows up in the algorithm, more people needs to see this!

@pho6149 2 года назад

This is soo touching! I wanted to cry at the end from how heartwarming, sweet and kindly it was) I think, many need Bon's words. And I like that the message is perfectly conveyed in just 4 minutes, and at the same time there is nothing superfluous. Although I would really enjoy a longer animation by the same creators, cause this storytelling, voice acting, music, plot, the art style and the characters and environment design, the point - everything is so good!! Btw Aki is such a cutie

@Maria-xy2vs 2 года назад

Maybe they are kois and catfishes at the same time, but I think artists were referencing catfishes more. Also, I like your point about Bon. I would be more happy to share things you dedicated a lot of time to with the best friend too. By the way, I don't know if they are having a competition, I thought it was like a royal dinner or something. But design of this big purple royal catfish is hilarious and represents his mindset

@pho6149 2 года назад

@@Maria-xy2vs Даа, император угарыш, с этой палкой на голове)) про кои хорошее предположение, вполне может быть, тоже ведь усатики :) насчёт судей, в начале вроде объявили, что сейчас судьи будут выбирать лучшее блюдо, хотя я тоже сначала подумала, что это просто банкет или фиолетовый все сожрет)

@wancii7926 2 года назад

Thank you so much for such sweet comments! It really made my day :) As for your question, yes, catfish is definitely part of their ancestry.

@pho6149 2 года назад

@@wancii7926 oooh)) thanks for the explanation! I really glad that I cheered you up :) Good luck, you are amazing!!!💔

@Laserkitten 2 года назад

What a hidden gem of an animation, I think it really deserves more attention, hopefully the algorithm does its thing

@mary_animatez 2 года назад

I am disappointed on HOW UNDERRATED THIS is. THIS GEM NEEDS TO BE SEEN. The most adorable show that deserved to shown. I legit would pay to watch this.

@sabakan-umai 2 года назад

日本をイメージしてくれてありがとうございます。可愛らしくて美しくて温かくて優しい、素敵なアニメでした！

@lavnrder 2 года назад

this has such genuine and loving vibes. I can tell this project meant a lot to you and god does it show! so well put together and so visually stunning :)

@ninjapanda393 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for bringing this back, it deserves so much attention! It's a very comforting film for me too.

@JoyOfodu 2 года назад

I am so honored to be an actor on this project and see the reactions!

@BudderChezMC 2 года назад

THAT WAS SO CUTE 😭 oh my goodness it was adorable and very calming! loved it

@hellomynameis________ 2 года назад

I love this so much. The fact that the whole story is about Aki failing, and gaining the perseverance to try again is just so wonderful, and was a message I really needed to hear, and that I think a lot of people need to hear too. Thank you for making this.

@ariannasv22 2 года назад

That's so cute, I giggled when the seaweed flopped over, but that's when you know it's soaked with soup, damn I'm hungry now

@stinkykaiser.9061 2 года назад

I’m crying, THIS IS ADORABLE. ITS SO HEARTWARMING TOO AAA

@caseyblack7506 2 года назад

Very Cute. Also, can the others not see the big spirit or is it just normal to them?

@Scrofar Год назад

I'm not crying, I just got ramen broth in my eyes

@LySaoo 2 года назад

I really love It ! 😄 It really gives the Ponyo vibes ~

@Part_Time_Fox 2 года назад

This is a phenomenal work of art in every way! The art direction, details in animation and overall warmth in the Story all culminates into quite the masterpiece! I really hope to see more from you someday!

@lynniewood 2 года назад

The movement, the characters, the colors, the ATMOSPHERE, ugh its all just so wonderful! I love that you showed so much of the world in such a short amount of time, it feels like i got to see a little window into another world

@Aurora_Animates 2 года назад

BROOO THIS IS SICKKK PLEASE , YOU DONT EVEN HAVE 1K SUBS IMA CRY

@Thomas-ex8un 2 года назад

Reminds me of a short film named dodoba on yt

@jeremiahsmith916 2 года назад

This was a pleasure to watch, and brought a lot of emotions. Thank you for sharing your work with us. ^^

@quillequill4092 2 года назад

This is my new favourite animation!!! The story, the character design, the vibe, the colours, the world building, the pacing, the music, all sooo charming and adorable 🥺🥺🥺

@elielc.8459 6 месяцев назад

I keep coming back to this every once in a while. Very emotionally moving, with cute animation, a beautiful soundtrack and wonderful vocal performances. Thanks for unlisting.

@kabonkaru 2 года назад

What a lovely film. Artstyle, VAing, Sound engineering and story are well made. I can absolutely say that this is cinema worthy. I assume everyone would like to pay for this gift. God job everyone who put there hard work on this piece.

@Maria-xy2vs 2 года назад

This short film is more heartwarming than every heartwarming moment of my life put together ❤️❤️❤️

@burnt236 2 года назад

Every single shot of this makes me SO HAPPY AND FEELS ME WITH EMOTIONS. EVERYTHING, THE VOICE, THE DESIGN AND THE MUSIC ARE SO EFFECTIVE!

@regi5436 2 года назад

this is astonishingly underrated. so much effort went into this and it feels like the algorithm just passes by this masterpiece.

@yamforayam4709 2 года назад

watching film projects always inspires me to keep doing my things, I'm more of a writer, but I always use things like these to get my gears going, animation is amazing because you can make it so atmospheric, if that makes sense.

@thananadeem5283 2 года назад

Aww, I absolutely love this animation style! This was so good!

@Emmamation 2 года назад

It's absolutely amazing, the colours the voice acting everything ❤

@vonyoki2679 2 года назад

Ahhh adorable, ty for making this AHH

@seekittycat 2 года назад

😭 I needed this thank you ❤️❤️

@fritznetic4344 2 года назад

This is beautiful and deserves so much more attention!

@mintyfresh2357 2 года назад

This is absolutely beautiful and so so sweet. I hope this video gets more attention because it absolutely deserves it.

@vash.. 2 года назад

This looks incredible and the message is so wholesome and heartfelt! I hope this gains a lot of traction soon and I wish it the best💖

@borisbinkleton5408 Год назад

I am so lucky to have found this video before it got unlisted, 10/10 would recomend.

@Barrakdraws 2 года назад

I’m really glad i found this... i’m really glad i found you this is so beautiful!!

@animegod.-.2919 2 года назад

This is absolutely amazing the animation is amazing I hope this gets picked up and get made to a show

@demiokulaja7787 2 года назад

this was such a cute short!! it could easily be stretched out into a series and i would watch every apisode. its really soothing and i love aki's mom waving her individual tiny fins😆

@Rori- 2 года назад

my favorite thing was all the characters' voices 💕

@corporalradio6514 2 года назад

I'm so glad i clicked on this. Simply beautiful

@DjayT. 2 года назад

This has some hard Ghibli vibes and I love it

@BostonTerrierLOVE 2 года назад

Help this is so sweet! What a visual treat throughout. I love all the round shapes, the little physical gestures, the message and sense of community. Wonderful!!!!

@pal_mac_ 2 года назад

AAHHH SO PRETTY THIS IS SO UNDERRATED I LOVE AKI'S CUTE LITTLE VOICE AND HIS LITTLE EYES

@crownedoll 2 года назад

This is so cute! I also love the little song in the end.

@ChalkyWaters 2 года назад

The art style, backrounds, characters and voice acting are all so cute and amazing!

@ACLCproductions 2 года назад

Lovely film!

@Senddroods529 2 года назад

Absolutely precious! Can’t wait to see more of this beautiful work!

@takingitonedayatatime7851 2 года назад

Aki reminds me of Gumball. Love them both. ☺️

@hanszurita0894 2 года назад

This channel deserves more subs period!

@whatisfzeroanymore2nd 2 года назад

I was here before it blew up~! this was really really good. i loved the animation, i loved the setting, and the voice acting was excellent as well, and the music was wonderful. criminal this only has 3000 views

@Meckolo 2 года назад

This is so underrated, i hope the algorithm picks it up soon so it can get the views it deserves! It’s so cute and well animated, keep up the good work :)

@katiemcguinness662 2 года назад

This was just so precious, oh my gosh. And I wasn't expecting the conversation either, it really added a new level of depth to this story and I'd love to watch more adventures of this sweet little chef. All around incredible work!

@mayor.whiskers3 2 года назад

This animation is so adorable I'm surprised it doesn't have more attention:)

@pheebs887 2 года назад

Aaah it's so cute!! Its like Ponyo but waaay more adorable

@seregloth 2 года назад

This was so cute and wholesome, I'd love to see more of these characters and the world you created for them.

@samisthegreatest6682 2 года назад

THIS IS AMAZING! the artstyle is gorgeous and the voice acting is really good!

@stariadreamtea 2 года назад

Thank you, it touched my heart ❤

@Golden1064 2 года назад

What a brilliant short film, the world is colorful and whimsical, but grounded in a sense of realism, the animation flows so smoothly like the image knew what it wanted before ever becoming real. And the story is relatable and touching. Good stuff

@alexh8297 2 года назад

Oh man! That was amazing!

@phoboss950 2 года назад

This Amphibia 2 preview really looks good. Can't wait

@72631 10 месяцев назад

this is so sweet and beautiful!! I'm literally crying :') I hope you keep making amazing art!!!

@polarbearsquad8122 2 года назад

What a great first video for RU-vid. Your going places.

@Shinheng_thepug 2 года назад

Such a cute film 🥺🥺❤️

@datoneguy3135 2 года назад

yknow what, imma be honest i totally expected this to be a "don't judge a book by its cover" story but jesus christ this was adorable!

@fuyu_shi 2 года назад

This short could not be more perfect than it already is. The way Aki is written really brings out their personality. The charming art coupled with the whimsical music really makes the atmosphere bloom. Amazing work, would love to see more!! 💕💖

@nanoi1073 2 года назад

Omg this is so cute, the animation was really well done and the characters are really really cute,this is honestly so underrated T-T

@priyamalelu3643 2 года назад

this is one of the best short animations ive ever seen. if not the best

@mug2719 2 года назад

So cute! The art style is amazing

@twashcat360 2 года назад

THIS IS ADORABLE

@kate7711 2 года назад

ahhhhh this is the cutest animation i have ever seen ( believe me when i say i squirmed with joy when i saw the little characters ) i wanna pinch their chubby cheeks

@bugging. 2 года назад

This is amazing, I'd love to see more of this

@Danny_Dirt 2 года назад

Randomly got this gem in my recommendations last night, amazing work! Here's hoping the algorithm keeps working miracles so this gets the attention it deserves.

@novaduck_iv 2 года назад

God this needs to be a full movie! So beautiful 💕

@mushroomlena 2 года назад

Oh my goodness I have so much love for this film. And I didn’t expect to relate so much to a lil fish (??) chef today. Gorgeous film and story! And the Ghibli vibes are so comforting. 🥺

@Sam-uh8lb 2 года назад

How can you have only 1k subs? It's crazy! Your quality is fantastic and the ghibly vibes you give with this animation is immaculate

@Geobeetle 2 года назад

Good job, this feels like a professional's work! Virtually flawless in every way.

@Lavinia_Garcia 2 года назад

Ahhhhhh this is so sweet and gorgeous to watch

@gkc5987 2 года назад

Nahhh this gotta blow up, only 469 subs?? Your team is amazing !

@SonyaBowman 2 года назад

I love this! Great job Wanci!

@wancii7926 2 года назад

Thank you, Sonya! This film would not exist without your support!

@pippengwing 2 года назад

so wholesome, with simple artstyle, just calming. Very well done

@carolineharvey8407 2 года назад

Underrated and beautiful!! ❤️

@leticiamoreira5539 2 года назад

THIS IS UNDERATEED THIS VIDEO DESERVES MORE ATTENCION AND LOVE

@hiiamaweirdkid7052 2 года назад

This actually made me wanna cry so badly this is so adorable

@claudiabloom9315 2 года назад

So gorgeous!! This is about to hit the RU-vid algorithm I can feel it.

@okester3260 2 года назад

THIS IS SO GOOD!!! I seriously almost cried when Aki started talking about never getting it right. Amazing colors, animation and art style as well as a touching message, i really hope more people get to see this!!