Uto Takumoto was credited as director for '1/1 Boyfriend and Girlfriend.'
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Uto Takumoto was credited as director for '1/1 Boyfriend and Girlfriend.'
First time leading a brand project
Uto Yakumoto once considered leaving the gaming industry, but after accepting an invitation from Akira Asami, he began hosting SMEE. Previously, he handled key animation, coloring, and scriptwriting, facing directors and staff recruitment for the first time; In discussions about the topic, he chose a pure love relationship direction he could envision.
Let players participate in romantic choices
In 2021, when talking about "1/1 Boyfriend and Her," Zhaiben emphasized that players should proactively arrange dates and participate in conversations from the protagonist's perspective. Different life stages also change their living environments, striving to minimize repetitive texts in production.
From the original artwork color scheme to final confirmation
In the 'Love Love Bull' interview, the key animation first discusses color schemes, then adjusts when necessary, then the CG manager adds color, and finally Yakumoto makes the final decisions.
First, consider the colors of each character
The color scheme prioritizes the charm of each character, rather than just balancing the colors of all characters.
Selecting uniform colors
The uniforms are selected from three or four color schemes submitted by the original artists, then fine-tuned by the CG manager.
The boundaries of co-director's work
"Love Love Blue" was co-directed by Hayase, with script and script coordinated by Hayase, and overall visuals by Takumoto.
The choice between uniform commissioning and restaurant scenes
Looking back at "Love Lover," Uto Takumoto said he left the uniform style to the illustrator to freely explore and freed himself from the previously limited floating details caused by the burden of coloring; Since he had promised freedom, he did not ask for a repainting. The restaurant work scenes were based on his part-time work experience: the two were arranged to rest together, able to talk or invite each other naturally, but the rest details were only hinted at due to capacity limitations.
Specify the production requirements
In the 2022 production log, Uto Yakumoto emphasized that when team members say "like a certain brand," the characteristics they think of may differ. Therefore, he demanded that the specific meaning be continued and the desired effect; When asking characters to respond cutely, the meaning should be clearly defined in the plan and specifications, avoiding differing impressions from both initiators and executors.
Crossing generations, he doesn't revisit the female lead from before
In the 2021 development log for '1/1 Boyfriend and Girlfriend,' Uto Yakumoto explained that the female lead in the student arc would no longer appear in the adult arc. This arrangement is designed to prevent players from following the unchosen partner's later life, thereby focusing attention on the female protagonist currently encountered.
Key animation combinations and feedback for "Love Love Blue."
Takumoto first confirmed Hinata to participate in "Love Lover," then chose another key animator based on matching styles. The male supporting actor was not pre-designed: after Rakko handed in the sketch, he decided to adopt it, considering its impact matched expectations.
Character reactions and promotional choices
Before the release of "Love Love Bull," Takumoto explained the specific changes in the female lead after they started dating in media materials. He hopes players will use this to imagine their interactions, so he chose to release this part of the character's information in advance.
Yakumoto uses the protagonist's proactive flirting from "Love Lover" to highlight the heroine's tough side beyond the initial setting, creating a contrast between the characters. The text also limits parody based on source knowledge, preventing easy reading from becoming a requirement to understand the original meme.
SD Diagram Scope of Use
Takumoto explained, "Love Exhibition!" and believes that using them in promotional materials such as flyers is not problematic.
Related entries
- Participated Works:1/1 Boyfriend and girlfriend
- Invited SMEE producers to host the show:Akira Asami
- Screenwriters who proposed cross-age projects:Yuu Hayase
- Works aimed at proactive dating and reducing repetitive text:1/1 Boyfriend and girlfriend
- Co-direct and discuss visual coordination for emoji use:Yuu Hayase
- Original work color scheme confirmed with the co-director team:SMEE
- "Love Love Blue" Uniform Commissioning and Rest Scene Selection:SMEE
- The arrangement for the female lead to cross generations without revisiting the past:1/1 Boyfriend and girlfriend
- "Love Love Blue" Key Art Composition, Art Feedback, and Promotional and Presentation Choices:SMEE
References
- SMEE: 1/1 Boyfriend and girlfriend
- BugBug: Summary of the public dialogue between ASaProject and SMEE representatives
- SMEE: Love Lover's Interview Special
- HOOKSOFT blog: The struggles of producing Uto Takumoto
- HOOKSOFT: 1/1 Boyfriend and Girlfriend Era and Character Arrangement Development Log
Data compiled on: 2026-10-07.