Yoshiji Kigami

Yoshiji Kigami was a Japanese director, animator, and Kyoto Animation board member. He began at Shin-Ei Animation, co-founded the subcontracting studio Animaru Ya, and later joined Kyoto Animation, contributing to its development and animator training. His work included animation on Akira and Grave of the Fireflies and directing Munto, Baja's Studio, and related projects.