Norio Matsumoto

Norio Matsumoto is an animator known especially for action animation and for a fast, disciplined working style. After early work on Akira and Ranma ½, he contributed to Rurouni Kenshin, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, Haibane Renmei, and other productions. His character animation is loose. His highlight-free smoke effects earned the nickname “Norio smoke.”