Takushi Koide Discusses Hand-Drawn Animation in Goodbye, Lara at Anime Expo
Director Takushi Koide appeared at Anime Expo 2026 after a screening of the first episode of his original anime Goodbye, Lara. The project, five years in the making, uses hand-painted backgrounds and thick-lined character designs to evoke 1990s anime aesthetics. Koide worked with Studio Pablo for the hand-drawn backgrounds and emphasized traditional methods over 3D-CG or AI-assisted art.