A new episode of the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe premiered in the US today, and it features guest animator Takafumi Hori from Studio Trigger. Hori’s previous works include the anime series Kill la Kill and the original Little Witch Academia shorts, as well as several other animation director positions for an episode of Michiko and Hatchin and the movie Fairy Tail: Priestess of the Phoenix. A quick perusal of Hori’s Tumblr account also shows their love for Steven Universe, through several fan animations and fan arts.
Hori also posted a message to fans along with some artwork for the episode on tumblr:
New episode of Steven Universe this Thursday 8/25/16 at 7:00 PM on Cartoon Network!
Mindful Education!
Boarded by Colin Howard, Jeff Liu and Rebecca Sugar. I participate as an animator. This is the first collaboration of Steven Crewniverse and studio TRIGGER!
Rebecca-san, from the bottom of my heart, I’m most grateful to have been given this opportunity. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff!