Brief
This project is a 42-second title sequence for the Japanese drama Black Leather Notebook. The project establishes the series’ tone and tension—introducing the world of desire, power, and moral decay through visual elements and rhythm.
Concept
The title sequence I designed for the TV series centers around an atmosphere that blends luxury with dark tones, showcasing the entanglement of money and power through meticulously arranged props. The exquisite play of light and shadows, combined with camera movements, reveals the protagonist's game of desire and conspiracy, setting the tone for the series, and portraying the complexities of human nature and society.
Research
The 2017 drama Black Leather Notebook, adapted from Seicho Matsumoto’s acclaimed novel, tells the story of Motoko Haraguchi, an ordinary bank clerk who seizes control of her fate in a male-dominated world. After embezzling a large sum of money from her bank, she meticulously records every transaction in a black leather notebook—a symbol of both her crime and her power. Armed with this ledger, Motoko manipulates influential men and exposes the hypocrisy of a society driven by greed and desire. As she ascends the glamorous yet treacherous nightlife of Ginza by opening her own club, the story evolves into a sharp social commentary on ambition, corruption, and female agency. Through her intelligence and audacity, Motoko transforms from a victim of circumstance into a woman who rewrites the rules of survival.
