Masaki Kajishima

Masaki Kajishima

63 · Born: Mar 15, 1962

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1962 Okayama, Japan

Biography

Masaki Kajishima, a multifaceted creative force in the world of Japanese animation, hails from the Okayama Prefecture in Japan. Following his academic pursuits at Osaka Design College, Kajishima embarked on a career in the animation industry by joining Studio Junio, a prominent animation studio.

His fascination with the captivating characters created by renowned animator Sonoda Ken'ichi led Kajishima to make the bold decision to relocate to Tokyo, where he became an integral part of the Gall Force production team at AIC, a pioneering animation studio.

As his experience and expertise grew, Kajishima transitioned to a freelance capacity at AIC, allowing him to take on a diverse range of projects. It was during this period that he gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking work on the Tenchi Muyou! universe, a beloved and iconic anime series.

In addition to his impressive body of work in the anime industry, Kajishima has also ventured into other creative pursuits, including the creation of doujinshi, a type of Japanese self-published comic, and novels, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and innovative artist.

Career