BIGONE Inc., the Tokyo-based production company behind innovative VFX productions and Japan’s live-action Getter Robo, today announced the global 4K streaming launch of ‘Maison de Castle’, a groundbreaking 10-episode comedy series that merges physical figure animation with CGI compositing, now available free on YouTube. ‘Maison de Castle’ follows five young women living in a Tokyo apartment complex, delivering slice-of-life comedy through a unique visual style that has never been attempted at this scale. Each 5-minute episode showcases the possibilities of merging physical craftsmanship with digital innovation.
“‘Maison de Castle’ represents a new frontier in animation production,” said Junya Okabe of BIGONE Inc., an industry veteran with 40 years of experience in special effects and entertainment production. “We’re combining the craftsmanship of physical effects with digital innovation to create something entirely new. This is not just animation or puppetry – it’s a hybrid format that opens infinite creative possibilities.”
The production of ‘Maison de Castle leverages BIGONE’s four decades of practical effects expertise, previously showcased in:
- Live-action Getter Robo (2026 theatrical release)
- ZVP: Zatoichi vs. Predator – Cross-cultural action hybrid
- Cat Shit One (Apocalypse Meow) – CG animation adaptation
- Major franchise VFX and creature effects
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