Jôhei Matsuura

The maestro of Japanese animation, Jôhei Matsuura was born in 1960 in Kobe, Japan. He began his active directorial career in the late 1980s, predominantly focusing on the animation genre, and he soared to fame with his highly acclaimed works such as "Devil Hunter Yohko” and “Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie". Despite not bagging awards at major film festivals, his unique authorial style, characterized by a seamless blend of traditional and digital animation techniques, has earned him immense recognition. Matsuura, a true visionary, has always been committed to his craft, eliciting emotions through his animations, and transforming the ordinary into extraordinary.