Keanu's Samurai Saga: A Hollywood Jolt to Traditional Animation Keanu Reeves is set to lend his voice to the titular role in Masashi Kawamura's stop motion epic "Hidari," a project that showcases Japan's evolving animation industry.
This development highlights a significant shift: Japanese animation is no longer content with playing second fiddle.
The proof of concept short, released last year and boasting over 5 million views on YouTube, demonstrated Kawamura's ability to create visually stunning and engaging storytelling.