SEBASTIEN PONS
Bridging producers and studios to achieve Japanese-level artistic quality
through modern workflows, cultural strategy, and creative direction.
• Animation Consultant & Senior Creative Director
• Netflix · Shaft Japan · Marvel · Disney+ · Ishigaki Pro
• +17 years Detective Conan theatrical films (Total of €2.5B+ box office, 150M+ spectators)
• Trusted member of international expert networks across Japan and Europe.
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GLG · Atheneum Partners · Vitrina · Uzabase
EUROPE–JAPAN ANIMATION CONSULTING & PIPELINE INNOVATION
PARTNERSHIP CATALYST
Find the right studio partners and navigate market entry
- Studio selection & cultural fit assessment
- Network introductions across Japan and Europe
- Market positioning strategy
- Negotiation and contract support
PRODUCTION BRIDGE
Expert guidance for Japanese animation standards
- Japanese production methodology training
- Artistic direction & quality oversight
- Cultural translation between teams
- Workflow optimization and quality reviews
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Strategic insights for investors and platforms
- Investment evaluation & studio due diligence
- Co-production model analysis
- Market entry strategy
- Executive research bridging both ecosystems
Alexandre Bretheau
Co-Founder & Head of CG, LOOPS Studio.
CG Supervisor on Marvel's "What If " anthology series (Disney+)
"Sebastien's work combines exceptional quality with creative versatility. On Marvel's What If, his ability to adapt from authentic Japanese aesthetics to American comics style was remarkable—delivering Disney+ standards across different cultural approaches."
Tsutomu Ishigaki
Founder & Head of Y.A.P. / Ishigaki Production
"During his time with our company, he demonstrated exceptional expertise and professionalism. Even after returning to France, he has maintained an excellent long-term collaborative relationship with our studio. In remote productions, including nationally recognized anime titles, he has consistently delivered exceptional reliability and outstanding quality. We are confident that his knowledge and experience will bring significant value to any international studio."
Jay Smith
Co-Founder & Head
of Black Rainbow Agency
"We were stuck in a crisis with our Tokyo partner—communication had broken down, products weren't coming, and we didn't understand why. Sébastien decoded the cultural miscommunication in 30 minutes and gave us precise guidance on how to repair the relationship. Within a week, everything was unblocked. His expertise saved the partnership."
Victor Jardinier
Production Supervisor, 2 MINUTES Les Légendaires (€15M animated feature)
"Impressed by the speed and quality of Sébastien's work on Les Légendaires. He supervised the designs with strong creative input to the director while respecting our tight deadlines."
Xavier Picard
Director & Producer, Pictak Cie
"For many years, I had the privilege of co-producing with Japanese studios. It took me a long time to learn the codes. I thought I had mastered them all—until I met Sébastien and realized that my understanding of the Japanese spirit was incomplete. With him, I was able to develop one animated fiction film and another documentary. The response from my European partners was euphoric. Today, I don’t make any decisions without consulting Sébastien. And, to top it all off, beyond his expertise, Sébastien is a sensitive, attentive, and witty person — a work partner as precious as he is pleasant."
Takayoshi Fukushima
Detective Conan Movie Art Director
"In animation production, background art is a crucial element that occupies most of the screen. Sebastien consistently creates backgrounds of exceptional quality, skillfully utilizing 3DCG.
It’s not only his deep knowledge and technical mastery of 3DCG, but also his solid foundation in drawing that enables him to produce such outstanding work."
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