Anime Expo Hosts iIllustrator Yoshitaka Amano

Yoshitaka Amano Returns to Anime Expo 2024
Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, renowned for his work on Vampire Hunter D and the Final Fantasy series, will be attending Anime Expo this year as a guest. This announcement was made by Anime Expo on their X account.
A Celebrated Artist
Amano's presence at Anime Expo is a significant draw for fans of anime, video games, and graphic novels. His unique artistic style has captivated audiences for decades. He previously attended the event in 2023, much to the delight of attendees.
A Career Spanning Decades
Amano's career began at the young age of 15 when he joined Tatsunoko Production. Since then, he has contributed to numerous anime and video game projects. His collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Sandman: The Dream Hunters further solidified his reputation as a versatile and innovative artist.
Contributions to Anime
Beyond his work on Final Fantasy, Amano has been involved in various anime projects. GIBIATE PROJECT, a global IP development group that includes Amano, developed the Gibiate series. The anime was announced at Anime Expo 2019 and premiered in July 2020. He also created the character designs for the Exception Netflix anime, which debuted in October 2022.
Anime Expo 2024 Details
Anime Expo 2024 will be held from July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Amano's appearance is sure to be a highlight of the event.
Anime Expo's Growing Popularity
Last year's Anime Expo saw a record turnstile attendance of over 410,000 attendees from more than 65 countries. This demonstrates the event's growing popularity and its international appeal.
Source Information
Information regarding Amano's attendance was sourced from Anime Expo's X account.