Born and raised in Tokyo Japan, Kaho Shibuya is a globally multi-talented personality. Kaho is Content Creator, Anisong DJ, Singer, Professional Cosplayer, and Published Author.
Yuka Mochizuki is engaged in content creation at Frontier Works, producing various merchandise items and contributing to project world-building and design. Recently, she has expanded her scope internationally, distributing content to countries like Taiwan, Thailand, and the US.
Joined Science SARU in 2024. Originally joined TOHO animation in 2017 and served as assistant or associate producer on series like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Teasing Master Takagi-san. He is a producer on Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, set to broadcast on TV Asahi.
After working on storyboards, direction, and animation for Ojarumaru and Nintama Rantaro, he debuted as director for Hina Logic. He then directed and storyboarded Teasing Master Takagi-san, Those Snow White Notes, and The Dangers in My Heart.
As Head of Division, Executive Producer, and the series’ official cosplayer, Hiroto is a dynamic presence at anime conventions worldwide—regularly speaking, performing, and connecting with fans. Now celebrating his eighth Anime Expo and 10 years with Cybird, Hiroto has something special in store for fans—be sure to visit CYBIRD’s booth on the final day for a surprise reveal.
Vice President, MAPPA Co., Ltd.
President, MAPPA Co., Ltd.
Akira Yamaoka, best known for the SILENT HILL series and Shadows of the Damned, pioneered immersive horror through eerie music and sound design.
Ryukishi07, creator of Higurashi and Umineko When They Cry, leads 07thExpansion and continues to shape the visual novel genre. In 2025, he returns with new titles including When the Koppa Dances in the Dark, Kaleidoscope of Phantasm Prison, and LOOPERS PLUS.
SILENT HILL Series Producer. Joined KONAMI in 2019 and began working on plans to reboot the SILENT HILL series. Producer for multiple series titles, including 2024's SILENT HILL 2 remake, SILENT HILL The Short Message, SILENT HILL f, and SILENT HILL Townfall.
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