Takeshi Yashiro  

Takeshi Yashiro is an individual who holds the position of Director at Taiyo Kikaku Co., Ltd., which is a Japanese enterprise that specializes in producing TV commercials. In 1993, he earned his degree in design from Tokyo University of the Arts. Throughout his career, he has directed numerous commercials and also pursued his own studies on stop-motion animation techniques. He applied these skills to create unique and captivating works for both commercials and web movies until 2012 when he decided to focus solely on creating stop-motion animations. Yashiro's work is characterized by its handmade feel and his expertise in storytelling, making him well-suited for directing films with a narrative emphasis. Aside from being a director, he also serves as a writer, set designer, puppeteer, and animator.