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    • Yusuke Nomura
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      Yusuke Nomura debuted in 2014 with the grotesquely cute cult hit alien invasion story "Dolly Kill Kill," which was released digitally in English by Kodansha. Nomura is the illustrator behind "Blue Lock."

    • Muneyuki Kaneshiro
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      Muneyuki Kaneshiro broke out as the creator of 2011's "As the Gods Will," a death game story that spawned two sequels and a film adaptation directed by the legendary Takeshi Miike. Kaneshiro writes the story of "Blue Lock."

    • Kamome Shirahama
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      Kamome Shirahama is the author of the critically acclaimed manga series "Witch Hat Atelier", which was serialized beginning in 2016 and inspired the hit anime in 2026. The manga has won awards all around the world, including the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia and the Harvey Award for Best Manga. 

    • Mika Pikazo
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      "Illustrator / Art Director. After living in Brazil for over two years, she launched her career specializing in character design before expanding into animation in 2022. Her solo exhibitions since 2019 have attracted over 110,000 visitors, establishing her as a leading global creator."

    • Toru Yoshida
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      One of anime’s foremost creators of mecha action and effects animation. Since the 1980s, he has brought dynamic mechanical scenes to life in works including Armored Trooper VOTOMS, Blue Comet SPT Layzner, Mobile Fighter G Gundam, and Fullmetal Alchemist, while serving as key animator and mechanical animation director on numerous Gundam series.

    • Ryosuke Takahashi
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      A legendary anime director, writer, and one of the creators who defined the realistic mecha genre. Since the 1970s, he has shaped Japanese anime through influential works including Fang of the Sun Dougram, Armored Trooper VOTOMS, Blue Comet SPT Layzner, Panzer World Galient, and The Fable.

    • Kazuo Maekawa
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      Kazuo Maekawa is a professional manga artist with over 30 years of experience and the lead instructor at MANGA DOJO TOKYO. He is best known for his work on the globally recognized Ace Attorney manga series, with titles that have been translated and published worldwide.

    • Mizuki Hiruta
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      Mizuki Hiruta is a WBO World Champion boxer from Japan and the 2025 Ring Magazine Female Fighter of the Year. Based in Japan and Los Angeles, she aims to inspire and entertain fans worldwide while becoming a global superstar. Photo credit: Lina Baker / 360 Promotions

    • Yoshitaka Amano
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      Born in 1952 in Shizuoka City, Yoshitaka Amano is a legendary artist and character designer whose influential career spans from early anime work at Tatsunoko Production to iconic creations for Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, and Guin Saga, with international exhibitions and numerous prestigious awards recognizing his global impact.

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