Biography

Takami Akai is a Japanese artist who attended Osaka University of Arts, majoring in fine art. During his time at university, Akai created the character designs for the Daicon III opening animation, which was a project that ultimately led to the fo... Read more

Takami Akai is a Japanese artist who attended Osaka University of Arts, majoring in fine art. During his time at university, Akai created the character designs for the Daicon III opening animation, which was a project that ultimately led to the formation of the renowned animation studio Gainax. Akai was classmates with Hiroyuki Yamaga and Hideaki Anno, both of whom went on to become influential figures in the anime industry. In addition to his work on the Daicon III opening animation, Akai has contributed to various other anime projects over the years. He is known for his unique character ... Read more