Sakura-Con
Director / Animation Director / Storyboard Artist
A rising animator and visual director gaining strong recognition in the Japanese animation industry. Building on his animation background developed at Kyoto Animation, he brings a versatile skill set spanning key animation, storyboarding, and directing. He is known for expressive character acting and visually driven direction that blends music, rhythm, and dynamic camera work.
His notable credits include the dance animation in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, full direction and storyboards for the ending sequence of OSHI NO KO, director and storyboard artist for YOASOBI’S “IDOL” MUSIC VIDEO, and live performance direction for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – New Era’s Door. He is widely praised for delivering high emotional impact and strong storytelling even in short-form works, balancing pop energy with visual sophistication. He is currently active across music videos, ending sequences, and live performance visuals.
As an animator, his credits include FREE!, THE PROMISED NEVERLAND, MISS KOBAYASHI’S DRAGON MAID, A SILENT VOICE (FILM), AND DARLING IN THE FRANXX.
His latest works include directing the ENSEMBLE STARS!! “MELLOW DEAR US / DEAR WORLD” MASTERPIECE MUSIC VIDEO and handling storyboard and direction for the live performance segment of Chō Kaguya-hime!. Sakura-Con marks his first appearance at a U.S. anime convention.