Danica Davidson
June 1, 2021 
Studio Kadan is a new 3DCG and visual effects anime studio founded by the Kadokawa Corporation. Kadokawa has a 97.5% stake in it.
Producer Takeshi Kikuchi has been tapped as the president. Director Hiroyuki Seshita (Knights of Sidonia, Blame!, Levius) is the vice president and the studio is said to be “centered” around him and his background in 3DCG animation.
Studio Kadan will have a few areas it concentrates on. It wants its 3DCG to have a “cel look,” and it will also be working on extended reality (XR) 3D modeling. Beyond anime it will work on computer graphics for video games as well as visuals for live-action properties.
This comes shortly after Kadokawa acquired J-Novel Club to expand its e-book business.
Source: ANN
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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, and its sequel, Manga Art for Intermediates, with professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
