Person: Kyouda Tomoki

Formerly a graphic designer, Kyouda changed his occupation to the animation industry, having aspired to be an animation director since his childhood. After working as a director at Group TAC and studying under Hongou Mitsuru, he joined the staff of the Bones anime RahXephon as assistant director and later directed RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio, his first film. He then went on to become head director of Eureka Seven, also under studio Bones. He collaborated with Gainax and Studio Khara in producing the new tetralogy of Neon Genesis Evangelion films as one of the storyboard artists. Most recently, he revived the Eureka Seven franchise with the announcement of a brand new theatrical feature.