As a new attempt for anime creation, Japanese anime production and distribution enterprise Aniplex will open a "Script Room" section for anime script writing in the company, and has begun recruiting writers from public. The aim of the section is to provide scripts for anime titles that is co-produced with the company's planning/production group and to write texts for production and PR activities. It is also seeking to establish a system that can be worked as a new approach for anime production and to find new talent.

37-year-old Tomohiko Ito, best known as the director of the Sword Art Online and Boku Dake ga Inai Machi anime series, is appointed as the head of the section, and supports training the writing staff based on his real work experiences.

Entries will be accepted between September 15 and 30, and no qualification is required for entry. If you

are interested in working in the anime industry as a script writer, send your personal information and bio

via this form by the deadline.

Tomohiko Ito

Source: press release