individual impressions of meaning. With regard to Yuasa's views on the Japanese animation industry, Yuasa has expressed a desire to move away from a culture of excessive work and long hours which have traditionally been endemic to the business, and to instead focus on practices which more closely resemble those utilized in American and European animation. As a result, Science SARU has modeled itself on these ideas, with emphasis on providing rest, taking time off, and maintaining regular working hours. It is Yuasa's opinion that, in order for Japanese animation to achieve true global success, the industry must itself create a better work environment for its artists and creators. Yuasa has also noted the importance of preserving traditional animation, noting that if the industry does not continuously show how wonderful traditional animation can be, the pressure to switch to computer animation will result in it being supplanted. Awards and acclaim Masaaki Yuasa's works have achieved significant acclaim both in Japan and throughout the world. Projects which Yuasa has directed, or for which he has served as a chief creative collaborator, have been recognized by the Annecy International Animated Film Festival (2 wins, 3 nominations), the Japan Academy Film Prize Association (1 win), the Golden Globe Awards (1 nomination), the Mainichi Film Awards (2 wins, 1 nomination), the Japan Media Arts Festival (4 wins, 2 excellence awards, 7 jury selections), the Tokyo Anime Awards (4 wins), the Crunchyroll Anime Awards (4 wins, 16 nominations), the Ottawa International Animation Festival (1 win, 1 nomination), the Shanghai International Film Festival (1 win, 1 nomination) the Sitges Film Festival (1 win, 3 nominations), the Fantasia International Film Festival (3 wins, 1 silver, 1 bronze), the Satellite Awards (1 nomination), and the Annie Awards (3 nominations). Additionally, Yuasa has been recognized by the Japanese government, receiving the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Cabinet Minister Award for Media Fine Arts, and the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for his career accomplishments. References External links 1965 births Anime directors Anime screenwriters Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners Fantasy film directors Japanese animators Japanese film directors Japanese storyboard artists Japanese television writers Living people People from Fukuoka Prefecture Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon Science Saru people