Tokyo Design Academy
A progressive, international institute that specializes in the teaching of design.
Established in 1966 in Tokyo's Harajuku district, TDA is a certified specialist school training animators, character designers, and art designers for Japan's TV, film, and anime industries.
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Graduates working across Japan's anime and game industry studios
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