Masahiro Ando (Director)Animator and director. He is best known for his action sequences. His animation credits include “GHOST IN THE SHELL,” “Neon Genesis Evangelion the Movie,” “COWBOY BEBOP Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” and the “Crayon Shin-chan” movies. His director credits include “Rahxephon,” “WOLF’S RAIN,” and “Fullmetal Alchemist.”
Fumihiko Takayama (Script)Director and screenwriter. A master of both elaborate composition and down-to-earth settings. His director credits include “Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket,” “Super Dimension Century Orguss 02,” and “WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3.” His screenwriting credits include “Rahxephon,” “Gunparade March,” and “Yomigaeru Sora Rescue Wings.”
Naoki Sato (Music)Composer. He has an extensive list of credits that includes many hits in both anime and live action movies. This is his first time composing for a samurai film. His credits for movies include “LORELEI THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN,” “ALWAYS: The Sunset on Third Street,” and “LIMIT OF LOVE Umizaru.” His credits for television include “Water Boys” and “Joudan Ja Nai!” His credits for anime include “Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven” and “Futari wa Precure.”
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