Anzai Hajime（安齋 肇）
Illustrator/Art Director
Born in 1953 in Tokyo. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, Anzai spent 3 years at a design company, 1 week living in a mountain hut, 3 years working at a record company before going freelance in 1982. From record jacket & tour pamphlet design to work for magazines and film, he became known for his perfect work as well as not meeting schedules. In 1992 Anzai appeared on the TV program “Tamori Club” and became known for getting laughs. He is involved with the band Foollens, appears on the NHK BS TV program “Warau Yogakuya” and published the picture book “WASiMO” with Kudo Kankuro.
Website：http://www.office-123.com/harold

Shirane Yutanpo（白根ゆたんぽ）
Illustrator
Born in 1968 in Saitama. A freelance illustrator since graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, Shirane’s work of various styles can be seen in many publications. Recent work includes the jacket cover for AKB48’s single “Kokoro-no Placard” and the cover illustration for BRUTUS magazine issue 792.
Website：http://yuroom.jp

Shiriagari Kotobuki
Manga Artist
Born in 1958 in Shizuoka. After graduating from Tama Art University in 1981 he worked at Kirin Beverage doing package design and advertising. Shiriagari debuted as a manga artist with the work “Eriki-no-Haru” in 1985 and became known as a new type of parody-focused gag manga artist. After going independent in 1994, he has continued his unique path as a manga artist producing fantastical and literary works. Recently he has expanded his creative work to include essays, fieldwork, games, art and more.Since then he has won many awards for his work including the 5th Tezuka Osamu Manga Award for “Yaji Kita in Deep”(2001) and the Medal with Purple Ribbon(2014).
Website：http://www.saruhage.com

Takahashi Kintaro（高橋キンタロー）
Illustrator/Art Director
Freelance illustrator graduating from Tama Art University working with television commercials and other advertising media. Takahashi’s work also includes animation and acting for the FUJI TV program “Hirake Ponkiki” as well as book & editorial design. He has also put on solo exhibitions “Shadows on the Grass” 1-5, participates in group exhibitions and is involved with overseas musicians such as TOM’S CABIN.
Website：http://www.tis-home.com/kintaro

Nagino Takahiro（薙野たかひろ）
Illustrator
Born in 1952 and graduated from Tama Art University. Nagino is a freelance illustrator for advertising, TV commercials, character design and more. Works include Studio Alta posters (1983-2003), Recruit B-ing cover, Mister Donuts premium goods, and POSH BOY graphics. He has also published the picture book “Kore-ha Akkochan” (text: Tanikawa Shuntaro) and collection of work “HELLO NAGINO POSTERS”. His yearly work “PAPER CALENDAR”, which he started in 1982, is now in its 33rd year. He is a member of the the Tokyo Illustrators Society.
Website：http://www.nagino.jp

Nankin（なんきん）
Illustrator
Born in 1959 in Tokyo. Nankin is a member of the comedy company Wahaha Honpo in charge of character goods illustration as well as performing. In 1990 he took a 12 year hiatus from creative work before returning to performing in 2003. He is also a writer, “The NanKing ManGwa (Hakusensha), others; animator, Nippon TV’s “Tensai–Takeshi-no Genki-ga Deru Terebi”, “MogulMogu GOMBO”, others; as well as CM/TV appearances.
Website：http://wahahahompo.co.jp/member_profile/nankin.pdf (PDF)

Paradise Yamamoto（パラダイス山元）
Mambonsai Horticulturist
Born in 1962 in Sapporo and graduated with a degree in industrial design from Nihon University. Paradise worked at the Subaru Design Center, and was involved in the designs of the first Legacy, SVX and other car styling. He later formed the Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys. While being a Mambo musician, his work has been a chaotic jumble of being a founder of Mabomsai, car designer, bath salt sommelier, members-only gyoza restaurant owner, the Japan representative to the Greenland International Santa Claus Association, and Amakusa tourism ambassador. Recently published works include “Yomu Gyoza” (Shinchosha) and “Paradise Yamamoto no Hikoki no Norikata” (Diamondsha).
Website:Twitter : mambo　facebook : mambonsai

MIC＊ITAYA（ミック・イタヤ）
Visual Artist
An artist as well as a designer, Mic is a visual artist spreading a message of beauty, love and peace. His series of mirror work, “Mirrors” has received high praise while his light fixture “Susumo Chochin’ received the GOOD DESIGN award in 2012. Other work includes a mural and sculpture for Solamachi, clothing design ‘Beams Lights with Mic*Itaya’, and through the SHIDAX “Art Wall” project he is taking part in a UNHCR food drive for refugees.
Website:http://www.micitaya.com