References from Japanese animation
・Character design
ケモノヅメ(kemono zume)...unique character design by 伊東伸高(Nobutaka Ito) & animation
モノノ怪(mononoke)...great character design, too.
千年女優(Millennium Actress)..lovely young Chiyoko and her growth
・Layout
Kakurenbo by 森田修平(Syuuhei Morita)who's the director of "FREEDOM"
巌窟王(gankutsu ou)...Strong light
Ghost in the Shell ...Asian city