From VFX work on the "Pokémon" film series and "Dororo" to directing anime such as "From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman," anime/VFX director Akio Kazumi's career spans both film and animation.
Localization Producer of Fate/Grand Order English Version
Masa Kanome is an actor, director, sword-fighting choreographer, and the main force of Burai Productions. His works include Austin Powers in Goldmember, Ghost of Yotei, Ultraman: Rising, Cars on the Road, Just Roll with It, Call of Duty, What About Brian, and The Andy Dick Show.
Yumi Mizui is an actress and dialogue consultant known for her work in major video game, television, and film productions. She has worked on Overwatch, Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei, Call of Duty, and the TV series Shōgun, Licorice Pizza, and the Sugar series on Apple TV+.
Pagtaro is the adorable yellow pug from 2017 manga "Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things" With his cute little bottom, round eyes, and love for yogurt, he's making his long-awaited U.S. debut! The TV anime adaptation of "Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things" will premiere October 2026.
Animation producer Keita Yoshinobu joined WIT STUDIO in 2018, where he served as production desk on "Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-." He currently produces "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke" and "Love Through a Prism."
Yoshiaki Iwasaki has directed numerous anime series including "Love Hina," "The Familiar of Zero," "Miss Monochrome," "Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers," and "Kowloon Generic Romance." His latest is "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke."
Joji Furuta is an animation director and producer known "SHAMAN KING," "The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments," "Bad Girl," and "Uta no Prince-sama: Taboo Night XXXX." He is set to direct the upcoming "The World's Strongest Witch" premiering October 2026.
Chief Producer of “Ascendance of a Bookworm” “The Vermilion Mask” “Araiguma Calcal-dan” and “Blue Miburo.”
WIT STUDIO animator Aiko Minowa has brought her talent to films and series including "Bubble," "Grimms Suite," and "Prism Rondo." She now serves as Character Designer and Chief Animation Director on "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke."
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