About Mano Animation Studios

Mano Animation Studios is Pakistan's first hand-drawn animation studio. Founded by the artist Usman Riaz, the team comprises upcoming creatives from Pakistan and Malaysia, with support from production executives in Japan and the United States.

The studio is currently in production of its first animated feature film, 'The Glassworker'.

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© Glassworker LLC 2020

Excerpts from Usman Riaz's talk at TEDxKyoto 2018.

[onyankopon]

well someone remembered the password of the youtube channel

[thereseclairecreates]

Youtube algorithm brought me here and I can't be more thankful. There is so much passion, love, and dedication in this project. The kindest most big-hearted people I've ever met were Pakistani. May this video get recommended to more people so more can spread the word!

[ThomasParis]

One of the kickstarter projects I'm happiest to have supported.

[zidanebaig]

i always wanted to be anime a part of pakistans culture and made my dreams into reality Sir thank you

[camilleg]

Discovered this studio and this guy at the Annecy International Festival. And it was incredible

I can't wait to see the movie, and everything

[bladeofchaos]

Bro love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩...
Don't stop your work
insha'Allah Allah will grant you achievement.

[tahsinozgur]

Long ago, as a beginning animator, dreamed of doing this for Turkey, another country which had no tradition of animation. Now there is, but I can't say I have had much of a part in it. My heartiest congratulations to you and your fellow artists, young man!

[roohani_reverb]

USMAN RIAZ U ARE MY INSPIRATION UR ONE OF THE PEOPLE I GOT INSPIRED FROM

[ryukudo]

You really did great brother I am from India and I really really love anime and I too wanted to do what you did in my country but my family don't support me but it makes me happy that you were able to do that in the country without the background in any animation I salute you .
You are very much right"Bloom where you are planted"❤️

[Evyy_draws]

So proud to see anime being part of pakistani culture!
Keep up the efforts ❤

[zeeshan]

It feels like a dream that there will be a anime community in pakistan also.People will talk about their favourite anime made by their own country

[sparkplayz]

who is here after Watching the Trailer 👇

[iamammarkhan]

I am very proud of you... I have so many friends from different countries around the world ill promote this anime as much as i can

[muazsaleem]

The amount of detail in burning city is just crazy.
And the blimp scene reminds me of AOT s4 trailer.

Can't wait to watch this movie.

[ProjektTaku]

I'm so excited for the release of the glassworker and the debut of mano! I expect this is just the start to animation becoming a major industry in pakistan.

[fatimaa]

We need people who discover new professions like this man. And Pakistan will shine INSHA ALLAH

[abdullahyousafi]

I cant thank you enough for for doing this for our country and I want to tell you that I will help you in anyway possible to support this movie and let everyone know about it. I cant wait for it to be released

[ajwain-]

I love animations and have always wanted to be an artists and animator. Coming from a small city in pakistan I've never been more happier when I watched anime and cartoons and to see this a studio made in pakistan with help from other people to make something as amazing and beautiful as what I'm seeing right now. Well now I'm not stopping my dreams of being an animator no matter what it takes.

Thanks for listening to my ted talk where there already is a ted talk ಠಿヮಠ kind odd but hey thanks for listening.

[sibti]

If no one tells me its done in Pakistan i ll simply asume this ghibli studio production. 👏👏

[NaaimaAnime]

Tysm for making this dream come true I always wanted anime to be available at Pakistan you are making dream come true I know there are many other people whose dream is coming true I wish you best luck with your project "the glass maker"☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️😊😊😊😊😊