Brief Explanation

Giant monsters from the hugely popular manga “Attack of Titan” attacking and chasing the SUBARU SUV FORESTER are brought to life through the traditional Japanese special effect art form called TOKUSATSU. Tokusatsu films such as Ultraman, Gamera, Godzilla are loved the world over. To create these life like in-camera monsters where no CGI is used, Tokusatsu craftsmen use their special skills investing enormous time and effort. From the bulge of their chest to their fingertips, each facial expression was created in camera by the hands of seven craftsmen. Every aspect of the spot is filmed including the rocks and vapors and composited together to create a visually arresting image of the “Attack of Titan” brought to life.

Creative Execution

Magnificent and seamless computer generated imagery appears in the media and online environments every day. Details are calculated and rendered without flaws. For the tie-up production between the SUBARU SUV FORESTER and popular manga “Attack on Titan” the traditional Japanese special effect art form called TOKUSATSU which has a much longer history than CGI was used. The Tokusatsu filmmakers are extraordinary craftsmen spending countless hours and effort, creating visuals where the characters blend seamlessly together into their surroundings. Attention is paid to every minute detail of the “supersized giants,” from their human-like breast swelling, their subtle facial expressions and all the while being surround by falling rocks and fuming vapors. Directed by none other than Shinji Higuchi, the man responsible for the Tokusatsu visual effects of Ultraman, Godzilla, and Gamera.