He was born on August 19, 1959, in Fukuoka Prefecture. His screenplays, including The Seven of the Skull Castle, Ashura-yo no Hitomi: Blood Gets in Your Eyes, and Goemon Rock, are often based on history and myth. They emphasize narrative construction while weaving intricate plots based on subtle details. Combined with energetic direction, these works have become emblematic of the company.

He has had a long and interesting career in anime. His works include the screenplay for Promare (2019), the creation and screenplay for Kill la Kill (2013), and the series Nodame Cantabile: Finale (2010), Gurren Lagann (2007), and Kamen Rider Fourze (2011). This year, he is presenting the Geki x Cine film; Tengosei - Shaman Star at the Auditorium.

Session: Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.