Yukiko Horiguchi was credited as the character designer for Yang Xiaolong in 'New Sakura Wars.'
| New Sakura Wars | Character design by Yan Xiaolong |
|---|---|
| New Sakura Wars | Character design by Hoang Yuy |
Production and performance
Yukiko Horiguchi was credited as the character designer for Yang Xiaolong in 'New Sakura Wars.'
Yukiko Horiguchi was credited as the character designer for 'New Sakura Wars'.
The clothing direction of the Shanghai Huajituan
When designing the characters for the Shanghai Huajituan for "New Sakura Wars," Yukiko Horiguchi valued the atmosphere she felt from the series of animations and films. Horiguchi incorporated fantasy elements into the relatively unpainted Chinese costumes as the direction for this group of characters' clothing.
Kanon's daily expression in episode 6
When she served as animation director for episode 6 of the 2006 TV anime "Kanon," Yukiko Horiguchi focused on the expressions of everyday characters. Ayu appears more frequently in this episode, and she pays particular attention to how to highlight the character's cuteness.
Comparison of expressions in episode 15 of TV AFTER STORY
While serving as animation supervisor for episode 15 of the TV anime "CLANNAD AFTER STORY," Yukiko Horiguchi meticulously depicted Tomoya's anxiety caused by Nagisa's physical changes. She presents Nagisa with a motherly face, contrasting with the still-youthful Tomoya.
Related entries
- Participated Works:New Sakura Wars
- Designers:ヤン・シャオロン
- Designers:ホワン・ユイ
- Shanghai Huajituan character design (PS4):New Sakura Wars
- 2006 TV Episode 6 Animation Director:Kanon
- Works featuring the animation director for episode 15 of TV AFTER STORY:CLANNAD
References
- SEGA: Message from the production staff
- SEGA：ヤン・シャオロン
- SEGA：ホワン・ユイ
- TBS: Kanon 2006 TV production staff commentary
- TBS: CLANNAD AFTER STORY staff commented separately
Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.