title: Aquatic Language
text: # Aquatic Language
  
  Aquatic Language (水のコトバ, Mizu no Kotoba) is a short nine-minute film written and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura. It aired 26 October 2002 in NHK BS1's, 10 min. theater slot.
  
  ## Synopsis & Style
  
  Aquatic Language tries to relay to the audience the importance of language; and the need for communication. It mixes 2D and 3D visual techniques with dramatic camera movements and angles to enhance its dialogue.
  
  ## Voice cast
  
  * Rina Matsufuji as Waitress
  * Yasuhiro Yoshiura as Protagonist
  * Mayo Saksegawa as Gossipy Girl
  * Chihiro Kusano as Cool Girl
  * Akihiro Yoshiura as Small Guy
  * Yuusuke Sakaguchi as Big Guy
  * Satoshi Watanabe as Bookworm
  
  ## Staff
  
  * Writer & Director - Yasuhiro Yoshiura
  * Music - Satoshi Watanabe
  
  ## Awards
  
  * Excellent Work Award, Tokyo International Anime Fair, 2003.
  