Author: Zhehui Xu

As a devoted fan of the Nikki series, I have created birthday illustrations for her every year. This summer, learning that Paper Games was co-hosting a creative design competition with GGAC—with outstanding creators having a chance to secure a job offer—I immediately signed up for the animation category. I spent a month and a half…

From Player to Creator: My Research on a Storyboard Artist Role at Paper Games As a long-time devoted player of the Nikki series, I have always been captivated by its unique, delicate art style and compelling visual storytelling. Witnessing the IP’s evolution from exquisite 2D dress-up to the immersive 3D world of Infinity Nikki, its consistently…

During the summer of 2025, I completed a two-month internship at Shanghai Media Group, contributing to the documentary “The Great Jiangnan.” As an animation student, I initially saw little overlap with documentary filmmaking. However, I quickly discovered profound similarities in the internal logic of visual storytelling between the two forms. One of my primary tasks…

the timeless charm of calabash brothers Preparing for my presentation on Calabash Brothers was both a nostalgic and enlightening experience. Revisiting this classic animation allowed me to appreciate not only its storytelling but also the craftsmanship and cultural depth embedded in it. To ensure my presentation was well-researched, I started by watching Calabash Brothers again,…

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