Working at TV Asahi in international sales and promotion for anime titles, he is currently involved mainly with "Akane-banashi", which premiered in April 2026, working on localization, social media promotion, and overseas events for audiences around the world.
Shuji Utsumi leads at the intersection of gaming and entertainment, with experience across Sony, SEGA, Disney and more. He helped establish PlayStation in the US, led the Dreamcast launch, enabled Kingdom Hearts, and now shapes SEGA’s transmedia vision and IP growth.
Sei Matsumoto is the Regional Head of dentsu anime solutions USA. A producer and executive in live-action and anime, he founded the Group's first specialized anime company in 2023. Now based in LA, he leverages Dentsu's global marketing power to maximize the value of Japanese IP.
Yuichi Fukushima has produced numerous well-known shows at CloverWorks, like "DARLING in the FRANXX," "The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity," "SPY x FAMILY," and many more. He is the VP of CloverWorks, an outside director of MAPPA, and the president of JOEN.
Ginger Root is Cameron Lew’s "aggressive elevator soul" music project. A multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker, Lew DIYs everything from songwriting to music videos. After the success of his EP City Slicker, his 2023 Japan tour sold out, leading to a massive 2025 Zepp tour for his album Shinbangumi.
Satori Senami is a distinguished producer at Kyoto Animation, chief producer of "Sparks of Tomorrow." Her notable credits include producing major hits like "Liz and the Blue Bird," "A Silent Voice" and "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid."
Minoru Ota is a prominent director and animator at Kyoto Animation. Known for his meticulous work as instrument animation director on Sound! Euphonium series and his contributions to Violet Evergarden series, he makes his directorial debut with the 2026 anime Sparks of Tomorrow.
Acclaimed writer/artist MEME50 returns to the United States for the first time in nine years. The genius behind smash hits like Heat Alert and Drawn by Brush, MEME50 hopes to entertain fans with his unique sense of humor and a look into his creative process!
After graduating from university, Hiroyuki Watanabe joined Kadokawa. He worked on Monthly Shonen Ace since its 1994 launch, editing hits like Evangelion and Sgt. Frog. After serving as Editor-in-Chief for several magazines, he now oversees the Manga and Light Novel divisions since 2023.
Rosuuri is an illustrator and character designer known for her heartwarming characters within tranquil and lush scenery. Recent works include the Hatsune Miku Rosuuri Ver. scale figure, Hololive HYTE PC case series, and VTuber models for Ironmouse. She has held solo exhibitions in Tokyo and other cities.
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