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The Other Satoshi
I ended my last post by mentioning "the other Satoshi." This person's work inspired and shaped the idea behind my proposal to Tony, a proposal that could potentially change how anime projects are financed and distributed. Satoshi Kon bent the rules of storytelling using anime as the art form. The other Satoshi bent the rules of the global financial system using computer code and mathematics as his tools. I'm speaking of Satoshi Nakamoto, which according to Wikipedia is the presumed ...
The Other Satoshi
I ended my last post by mentioning "the other Satoshi." This person's work inspired and shaped the idea behind my proposal to Tony, a proposal that could potentially change how anime projects are financed and distributed. Satoshi Kon bent the rules of storytelling using anime as the art form. The other Satoshi bent the rules of the global financial system using computer code and mathematics as his tools. I'm speaking of Satoshi Nakamoto, which according to Wikipedia is the presumed ...
The Return of Satoshi
I ended my previous post by saying I considered my second crossing of paths with the legendary animation producer Masao Maruyama, or Maruyama-san to be my calling to make my contributions to both his and Satoshi Kon’s legacies. I will now explain why and it involves someone who is both a business associate and a friend. Over the years, I've learned to always take a step back from situations and ask what is really going on underneath their surface. In order to gain deeper insights, one ne...
The Return of Satoshi
I ended my previous post by saying I considered my second crossing of paths with the legendary animation producer Masao Maruyama, or Maruyama-san to be my calling to make my contributions to both his and Satoshi Kon’s legacies. I will now explain why and it involves someone who is both a business associate and a friend. Over the years, I've learned to always take a step back from situations and ask what is really going on underneath their surface. In order to gain deeper insights, one ne...
Hekonai #16
Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿I exited the portal, filled with beautiful visions. It was inspirational... but I still needed answers.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿"You saw how tokenization could transform CryptoAnime," said Animod. She ran her hand across a bank of panels. They rippled like water. I asked why they did that.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿Symbol of Triunity - co-created with MidJourneyShe explained all destinations in the Metaverse are made from liminal s...
Hekonai #16
Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿I exited the portal, filled with beautiful visions. It was inspirational... but I still needed answers.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿"You saw how tokenization could transform CryptoAnime," said Animod. She ran her hand across a bank of panels. They rippled like water. I asked why they did that.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿Symbol of Triunity - co-created with MidJourneyShe explained all destinations in the Metaverse are made from liminal s...
Touched by Satoshi
It was August 24th, 2010. My brother returned home with a devastating news about the passing of a creator very dear to my heart: generational talent Satoshi Kon was dead at the prime age of 46. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the midst of making his fifth film, Dreaming Machine. Sadly, it is known today as his unfinished film. I thought back how I first encountered Kon's Work. My brother worked at Madhouse and he would often bring me anime DVDs produced by the studio artists. ...
Touched by Satoshi
It was August 24th, 2010. My brother returned home with a devastating news about the passing of a creator very dear to my heart: generational talent Satoshi Kon was dead at the prime age of 46. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the midst of making his fifth film, Dreaming Machine. Sadly, it is known today as his unfinished film. I thought back how I first encountered Kon's Work. My brother worked at Madhouse and he would often bring me anime DVDs produced by the studio artists. ...
Hekonai #15
Animod and I stared each other down as I demanded a reason for trust. She gestured at the dark floor of CryptoAnime .Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿A portal rose from it. My eyes lit up with recognition. I asked if she created the portals I saw in the void. She nodded.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿The portal housed multicolored glowing lights. Animod said "Enter the heart of CryptoAnime. Look into its code for your answers."The Portal - co-...
Hekonai #15
Animod and I stared each other down as I demanded a reason for trust. She gestured at the dark floor of CryptoAnime .Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿A portal rose from it. My eyes lit up with recognition. I asked if she created the portals I saw in the void. She nodded.Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿Illustration by Abdelbasset kouba 🇩🇿The portal housed multicolored glowing lights. Animod said "Enter the heart of CryptoAnime. Look into its code for your answers."The Portal - co-...
