Yoshitaka Amano is a renowned fantasy illustrator and animation character designer, highly acclaimed among anime enthusiasts. His professional journey began in the 1970s at Tatsunoko Productions where, he spent his formative years honing his craft.
During his tenure, Amano designed characters for several iconic TV series, including the globally recognized "Gatchaman" (also known as "Battle Of The Planets") and "Mospeada" (which served as the basis for the popular franchise "Robotech: The New Generation").
Beyond his work in television, Amano's artistic talents were showcased in numerous Japanese novels, with one notable example being Hideyuki Kikuchi's "Vampire Hunter D". This captivating novel spawned not one, but two animated movies, with Amano serving as the character designer for both features.
In addition to his impressive resume in the world of animation, Amano has also made a significant impact in the realm of video games. He provided the character designs for the beloved "Final Fantasy" series, further solidifying his status as a master of his craft.
