Yoshitaka Amano

Birth place: Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Yoshitaka Amano is a Japanese artist, illustrator, and character designer. He began his career at Tatsunoko Production in 1967, where he contributed character designs for numerous anime, before becoming an independent illustrator in 1982. He is internationally recognized for his work on the Final Fantasy series, creating its logo illustrations and much of the franchise's iconic artwork. His other notable works include character designs for Vampire Hunter D, Gatchaman, and Angel's Egg, as well as illustrations for novels, stage productions, and gallery exhibitions around the world

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