Norihiko Nagahama
A masterful director in the realm of animation, Norihiko Nagahama was born in 1970 in Osaka, Japan. He was most active from 1995 to the present, primarily directing animated features and series, with his most recognized works being "The Flowers of Evil" and "Mushishi: The Next Passage". Although he has not claimed awards from major film festivals, his distinctive, detailed animation style and his ability to capture profound human emotion have garnered him a dedicated fanbase. Nagahama, with his commitment to storytelling and his ability to breathe life into his animation, is a true artist who continually pushes the boundaries of the medium.