HANAYO ❀ SORA
❀ Frequently Asked Questions ❀
Q: Why did you choose the name,
"Hanayo Sora"?
A: In kanji, Hanayo Sora is spelled “花世 空”which can be translated as, “A world of flowers and skies” or "A world of lovely/glorious skies". But ofttimes, it has been translated as "This World of Flowers is Empty".
In short, it is the reflection of my journey as a Creator and a person.
Q: Do you take Commissions?
A: Short answer, yes! But I don't advertise this to the public because it's not what I want to be mainly known for. Still, if I'm not busy and you have a commission request, I'd be happy to draw for you!
(For more information about my Commissions, click here)
Q: What Softwares do you use to make your Animations?
A: I am constantly trying new programs for my animations. So far, the best program I found is HitFilm. I also use Clip Studio Paint, VSDC free video editor, and, sometimes, Movie Maker.
I use Audacity to record and mix my audios.
Q: Can I redub/add translations to your fan animation videos?
A: Yes, you may! BUT! Please follow the three simple rules that I've listed
on my YouTube About Page. Otherwise, I WILL end up taking your video down.
Q: Did you just edit/trace your Demon Slayer AU series?
A: The characters and the majority of backgrounds were redrawn from scratch by me. I use the original series and official reference sheets as reference to help me replicate their art-style as close as possible.
Because Nezuko and Tanjiro have different physique, the only similarity between the original scene with Tanjiro and the fanmade scene with Nezuko are the camera angle, pose (which also sometimes gets altered to replicate Nezuko's feminine gracefulness), and occasional lip sync. Everything else has been altered in someway to remain consistent with the characters' original design (subtle changes include fingers stubbiness, hand size, eye size, eyelashes, skin tone, neck and wrist thickness, shoulder size, chest size, etc.)
None of the scenes from my fan animations are raw screenshots or video clips directly re-posted in my videos. The changes may be subtle, but they have all been tweaked, edited and/or recreated from the original source.
Q: If You Can Make Original Content, Why Do You Make Fan Content?
A: I do plan to create more "original" projects. And I hope to toggle between original animations and fan animations in the future. However, I've always enjoyed making fan content and don't plan to permanently stop making them.
Q: Will you continue to make more "Demon Slayer: Another World" Animations?
A: For now, but probably not for the rest of my YouTube life. Even before YouTube and Aniplex's copyright problems, it was never my intention to practically recreate the “Demon Slayer” series. This short AU series was just my way of expressing my love for the series while promoting it to new comers, and personally challenge and teach myself that level of animations and art-quality. (I have other fun animations I want to make too!)