Yoshihide Ibata

A master of the Japanese animation world, Yoshihide Ibata was born in 1985 in Tokyo, Japan. His career took off in the early 2000s, where he made his mark primarily in the genres of anime and fantasy, most notably directing the immensely popular series "Attack on Titan: Junior High" and "FLCL Progressive". While he hasn't clinched any significant awards at major film festivals, his distinctive directorial style, which blends traditional Japanese animation with a uniquely modern aesthetic, has garnered him a loyal international fanbase. As a person, Ibata radiates the same energy and passion that he infuses into his work, making him not just a respected director, but also a beloved figure in the global animation community.