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Mahiro Maeda

Mahiro Maeda
  • Name: Mahiro Maeda
  • Birthday: 1963-03-14
  • Also known as: 前田 真宏,まえだ まひろ
  • Place of birth: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
  • Popularity: 2.529
Biography: Mahiro Maeda (前田 真宏 Maeda Mahiro) born March 14, 1963 is one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators working today, having worked as director, character designer, and animator for many of Japan's top series. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies called him "one of the most imaginative visualists in anime". He also worked on Concept Art and Design for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which won six Academy Awards. He has been one of the top contributors at the anime studio GONZO for many years, having directed Blue Submarine No. 6, Final Fantasy: Unlimited and Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo. His design work ranges from 2 of the "Angels" in Neon Genesis Evangelion to... Read More