The physical figure-animation hybrid series, which merges stop-motion with real-time CGI face-swapping technology, is now streaming in 4K.
BIGONE has launched Maison de Castle, a 4K comedy series on YouTube that merges physical figure animation with CGI compositing, using face-swapping technology to achieve anime-style emotional expression.
“Maison de Castle represents a new frontier in animation production,” said Junya Okabe of BIGONE. “We’re combining the craftsmanship of physical effects with digital innovation to create something entirely new. This is not just animation or puppetry – it’s a hybrid format that opens infinite creative possibilities.”
Maison de Castle delivers slice-of-life comedy as it follows five young women living in a Tokyo apartment complex.
The seri…
The physical figure-animation hybrid series, which merges stop-motion with real-time CGI face-swapping technology, is now streaming in 4K.
BIGONE has launched Maison de Castle, a 4K comedy series on YouTube that merges physical figure animation with CGI compositing, using face-swapping technology to achieve anime-style emotional expression.
“Maison de Castle represents a new frontier in animation production,” said Junya Okabe of BIGONE. “We’re combining the craftsmanship of physical effects with digital innovation to create something entirely new. This is not just animation or puppetry – it’s a hybrid format that opens infinite creative possibilities.”
Maison de Castle delivers slice-of-life comedy as it follows five young women living in a Tokyo apartment complex.
The series currently streams on the BLAST Official YouTube Channel, with new 5-minute episodes that premiere every Monday and Thursday. Nine of ten episodes are currently available in 4K.
Check out the first episode of *Maison de Castle *now:
Source: BIGONE
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