In 2007, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Monster Samurai” by Moto Sakakibara (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
Monster Samurai follows the trials and tribulations of Midomaru, a cold-hearted assassin who is turned into an ogre one day by a mysterious figure. As Monster Samurai, Midomaru must now save one thousand people to atone for his villainous past, but will be eternally cursed should anybody else fall to his blade.
About Moto Sakakibara
Moto Sakakibara (US) is the founder of Sprite Animation Studios in Los Angeles. As the President/CEO and Creative Director, he is directing the company’s first feature-film project, GON, along with overseeing the production of various original-content…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.