Anime producer Ryo Hino began his career at KADOKAWA in live-action promotion, anime marketing, and Blu-ray/DVD sales, then joined Avex Pictures for Blu-ray/DVD promotion and anime production. In 2021, he moved fully to production at NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan. He has produced “Reincarnated as a Sword” and “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman,” and currently leads production on the anime adaptation of “Suikoden.” He is known for well-rounded producing skills spanning project planning, production supervision, and integrated promotional strategy.