Anime Central is thrilled to announce that Production +h. will be joining us at this year’s convention! Production +h. has brought us works like Chikyūgai Shōnen Shōjo (The Orbital Children) and the adaptation of Inio Asano’s Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction. Join us as welcoming the creative minds behind these projects and get an exclusive look at what’s next for Production +h. at Anime Central!
International Guests of Honor
We’re thrilled to announce that Producer Fuminori Honda and Director Tomoyuki Kurokawa, will make appearances. Don’t miss your chance to meet them, attend their panels, and celebrate their amazing careers at Anime Central.
About Fuminori Honda
Born in 1980, anime producer Fuminori Honda hails originally from Isehara, Kanagawa prefecture. After graduating from Chuo University with a degree in Policy Studies, he worked his way up from production assistant to producer at Production I.G and Signal.MD before going on to found Production +h. Some of his notable works include The Orbital Children and Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction. He loves encountering delicious foods, sake, and hot springs. He recently began playing darts.
Message from President Honda
To all our fans: I felt everyone’s deep passion for anime when I came to Anime Central for the first time back in 2018, so I am incredibly happy to be visiting Chicago once again! Let’s all enjoy this event together!
About Tomoyuki Kurokawa
Born 1978 in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Tomoyuki Kurokawa is a graduate of Nihon University’s College of Art. He made his directorial debut with BEETRAIN Productions and has been working with Production +h. since 2024. His works as a director include Murder Princess, Psychic Detective Yakumo, and Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction. His hobby is watching Pro Wrestling. He dreams of watching a WWE WrestleMania event in-person.
Message from Director Kurokawa
Hello, everyone in America! American entertainment has had a huge influence on me since I was very young. To have been invited to a place I’ve always longed to visit alongside Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction is a really, really big honor.
I am so, so thrilled that you all have been enjoying Japanese animation. I am very, very, very, VERY excited to be able to interact with our American fans!
Dead Dead Demon's Dedededed Destruction Key Visuals
About Anime Central
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Anime Central 2025 will take place from May 16-18 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
