Itaru Hinoue is an illustrator celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut this year. Her major works include “Kanon,” “AIR,” “CLANNAD,” and “Rewrite.”

She served as the lead character artist for Key, the studio that helped pioneer and support the golden age of bishoujo games. Her one-of-a-kind art style, known as “Itaru-e,” continues to attract a large and devoted fanbase to this day.

P.S. Her favorite anime character is Portgas D.Ace from “One Piece.”