Artist Daniel Abrams spent 150 hours crafting a stunning 3D animation inspired by *The Summer Hikaru Died*—no AI, just Blender and meticulous attention to every detail. Lighting was his biggest challenge; he tweaked endlessly to nail that eerie yet warm atmosphere. You can check out his Blender workflow behind-the-scenes, plus his other works: surreal oriental scenes and cyberpunk animations with dreamy, rich colors. Have you watched the anime? How did he capture its essence? Blender fans, what’s the most time-consuming part of your projects? Share below!