Yasushi Kawamura

Yasushi Kawamura, a contemporary visionary in Japanese animation, was born in 1971 in Tokyo, Japan. Active since the early 2000s, Kawamura is most recognized for his work in anime, with his most notable films including the "Gantz" series and "Gantz:O", which received the CGI Award at the 2017 Sitges Film Festival. His directorial style is marked by a meticulous attention to detail, striking visual aesthetics, and an ability to seamlessly blend action and horror genres.

Kawamura, with his unapologetic love for the fantastical, continues to push the boundaries of anime, proving time and time again that he is a master storyteller at heart.