Justin Dela Cruz - Aspiring Animator and Character Designer

As a passionate 2D animator, I created this portfolio to showcase the skills I’ve developed through real industry experience, to continue my journey at an animation or gaming studio. Every time I watch new cartoons, anime, or animated films, I feel creatively inspired. That inspiration fuels my work, especially when designing characters and crafting their stories—something I truly enjoy, as it allows me to blend visual storytelling with personality-driven design.

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Professionally, I’ve worked as a 2D Animator at Studio Sekai, contributing to projects like Bluelock and other in-house animations. I also had the opportunity to storyboard animated YouTube stories at Quantum Studios PH, and animate for a range of notable titles at Studio 9 Lives, including Digimon, Castlevania, Summertime Render, and Komi-san Can’t Communicate (Season 2).

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Earlier in my creative journey, my time at Kwatogs Design and Printing gave me valuable hands-on experience—not just in design and production, but also in communication, as I interacted directly with clients. That foundation has helped me become more well-rounded, both artistically and professionally.