Anime Central is proud to announce the return of Kinema Citrus and the creative team behind the 2023 biggest hit romance series, My Happy Marriage, recently wins Romance of the Year at the 2024 Anime Trending Awards. We have the studio chairman Muneki Ogasawara, the director Takehiro Kubota, and the animator Takushi Koide joining as the guests of honor. 2024 marks the 16th anniversary for Kinema Citrus, and the they have prepared exclusive announcement and prizes for the fans, so don’t miss out!
About Muneki Ogasawara
Muneki Ogasawara oversees Kinema Citrus as the chairman of the studio. He founded Kinema Citrus after he built his career as a producer at production powerhouses such as Production I.G, Bones and Khara. Among the numerous titles he produced at Kinema Citrus, you’ll find some familiar series such as Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero, My Happy Marriage, Revue Starlight, as well as many others.
"If we are making a big announcement to the world, I knew it had to be at Anime Central. I look forward to meeting and talking with you all again in Chicago."
Muneki Ogasawara
About Takehiro Kubota
Takehiro Kubota heads a creative company PLAMOV, while he also works as a freelance director. He started his career in the anime industry as a production assistant in 2010. He developed directing skills during his studio years, and now he works extensively not only in animation but in music videos for the artists as well as animations in TV commercials. His directorial debut work for a TV series is “My Happy Marriage” which is currently being streamed on Netflix. His hobbies include camera photography, playing guitar and building plastic models. Anime Central will be his first US convention appearance.
"This will be my first visit to the U.S. and I look forward to the cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S!"
Takehiro Kubota
About Takushi Koide
Takushi Koide works as an in-house animator and director at Kinema Citrus. Ever since he joined the studio in 2014, he worked on internationally known Kinema Citrus titles such as Under the Dog, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Made in Abyss. In Revue Starlight TV franchise, he was the Assistant Director for the TV series and Second Unit Director for the movie.
"Since my last time in 2019, this will be my second visit to Chicago to attend Anime Central. I look forward to meeting you all and bringing what’s new from Kinema Citrus!”
Takushi Koide
About Anime Central
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Anime Central 2024 will take place from May 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
