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2D AnimationStarfall
2025·Director · Animation · Color
Starfall
A hand-drawn short about a girl who collects falling stars in a jar, only to learn they're brightest when set free.
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I bring drawings to life, one frame at a time.
An independent 2D animator and illustrator crafting dreamy, character-driven stories — from hand-drawn animation to vibrant illustration.
Selected work
Stories I've brought to life
A few favorites — short films, illustration series, and worlds built one frame at a time.
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Aoi Hoshino
Open for work
About me
Hi, I'm Aoi — 2D Animator · Illustrator · Storyteller
Hi, I'm a 2D animator and illustrator who loves telling stories that feel like a held breath at golden hour. I work mostly in hand-drawn animation and painterly illustration, chasing that fleeting moment where a character truly comes alive.
Somewhere under the stars6+ skills8 tools
More about meToolkit
Skills & tools of the trade
From first thumbnail to final composite — the craft and the software behind the work.
2D Animation95%
Illustration92%
Character Design88%
Storyboarding82%
Background Art78%
Clean-up & Color85%
Software I use daily
CSPClip Studio Paint
OTOpenToonz
TBToon Boom Harmony
BlBlender
PsPhotoshop
AeAfter Effects
PrPremiere Pro
PcProcreate
CSPClip Studio Paint
OTOpenToonz
TBToon Boom Harmony
BlBlender
PsPhotoshop
AeAfter Effects
PrPremiere Pro
PcProcreate
Gallery
Sketches, frames & finished pieces
A wandering wall of illustration, character design, and animation stills.
いっしょに つくろう
Have a story that needs moving pictures?
I'm open to commissions, collaborations, and full-time roles in animation and illustration. Let's make something beautiful.