When Director Yamazaki said "there were five VFX artists," a murmur of surprise went through the room. Many fellow VFX professionals were there, with reactions like "unbelievable." Kiyoko Shibuya is the fifth woman ever nominated for the Academy Award for Visual Effects, and reportedly the first person of color. When someone said "we want to see her thrive even more," a big round of applause broke out

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