Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno, born in Ube, Yamaguchi in 1960, is a Japanese director whose influence on anime is indelible, particularly through his series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His work, marked by superflat aesthetics and postmodern flourishes, delves into the psychological intricacies of his characters, often through unconventional narrative techniques. Anno's films, including "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water," "Neon Genesis Evangelion," and "The End of Evangelion," have garnered acclaim, earning him the Animage Anime Grand Prix multiple times. Married to comics artist Moyoco Anno since 2002, his contributions to the medium remain both challenging and influential.